Communications

Zurich / Rüsselsheim, 2008-05-15 -- As of June 1, Joe Jacuzzi (40) will be responsible for all brand, product development and technology communications for GM Europe (GME). In his new function as General Director GME Product and Brand Communications, Jacuzzi will move to Ruesselsheim Germany, and will also be the lead communications executive for the Ruesselsheim campus.

Highlights:
- Rene Kreis appointed Director of Opel Communications
- Stefan Weinmann to head up Communications Operations

Networked global information and communication environment at a glance: Duration testing of new large-screen monitors successfully completed

Wolfsburg, 08 April 2008 -- The Volkswagen Group is the first enterprise anywhere in the world to use a highly advanced video wall measuring almost 14 square meters to keep track of and steer its data flow and its information and communication systems. The wall comprises flat screens with liquid crystal displays (LCD). This state-of-the-art technology is now in operation at the Volkswagen Group’s IT control center in Wolfsburg. This is the first time ever that it is being employed in such a large format.