Volkswagen Group pushes ahead with strategic realignment of charging and energy business

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Katerina Vojtechova
Katerina Vojtechova
Volkswagen Group Technology Spokesperson Charging and Energy
Julia Pirlich
Julia Pirlich
Volkswagen Group Technology Head of Corporate Communications, Elli
Giovanni Palazzo, Senior Vice President Volkswagen Group Charging and Energy / CEO Ell
Giovanni Palazzo, Senior Vice President Volkswagen Group Charging and Energy / CEO Ell
  • As of July 1, Giovanni Palazzo has become Senior Vice President responsible for the Volkswagen Group's global charging and energy business and also leads the Elli brand as CEO and Head of Sales
  • Volkswagen Group develops new business models with its own smart energy platform
  • Stronger collaboration between Elli and Electrify America as well as with Volkswagen Group brands
  • Elli to become an international heavyweight in the energy and battery management business together with Electrify America

Wolfsburg. Volkswagen Group will continue to drive forward the strategic realignment of the charging and energy business with the new Head of Charging and Energy, Giovanni Palazzo. Palazzo has been responsible for the Volkswagen Group's global charging and energy business since July 1 and also leads the Elli brand as CEO and Head of Sales. He will focus on expanding the fast-charging network and further advancing the development of Volkswagen’s own smart energy platform. Elli and Electrify America are to cooperate more closely and roll out new business models internationally. In addition, the division will strengthen cooperation with the Group brands and intensify its proximity to private and fleet customers. The cornerstones of the strategy have already been presented to investors and analysts at the Capital Markets Day.

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