Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America
Stefan Jacoby is originally from Hanover, Germany. Following his high school diploma, he studied at the University of Cologne from 1980 to 1985, graduating with a master’s degree in business administration. 
He began his career in 1985 in the Industrial Sales Controlling Department at Volkswagen. In March 1988, he moved to the Controlling and Marketing Departments of Volkswagen of America for a year, and subsequently became responsible for pricing in the Commercial Vehicles business line. In April 1990, Stefan became Head of Controlling at Volkswagen Audi Nippon KK, Japan, helping to set up the new sales company. Following his return to Germany at the end of 1992, he assumed responsibility for Volkswagen AG exports and the control of Volkswagen sales companies in the Sales Planning Department.


From January 1995 to September 1997, he managed the General Office of the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG. As a member of the top management, he was responsible for the Asia-Pacific Region from October 1997 to September 2001, and was instrumental in bringing about the further expansion of the two Volkswagen joint ventures in China.
 During the period October 2001 to February 2004, Stefan was President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. headquartered in Amsterdam. He subsequently returned to Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg in March 2004, initially assuming responsibility for the Group Sales Strategy Department. He was appointed General Representative of Volkswagen AG for the Marketing and Sales Department in mid-2004. This Fall Stefan became the President and CEO of Volkswagen of America, Inc., taking responsibility for the Group's automobile business in the U.S.

Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President, Audi of America
Johan de Nysschen is the Executive Vice President in charge of Audi of America, Inc. As such he is responsible for all aspects of the Audi business in the United States and Canada. He is leading Audi’s efforts to become the most progressive premium brand in the luxury segment. Johan assumed these responsibilities in December 2004.

Joining Audi of America after many successful international assignments for the Audi brand, Johan most recently served as the President of Audi Japan for the last five years. During that time, he oversaw significant development of the Audi business, establishing an exclusive Audi dealer network and reconfiguring the product line-up. Audi sales in Japan more than doubled during this period.

Prior to joining Audi Japan in 1999, Johan held various management positions in the automotive industry for a total of 15 years of automotive experience. During this time he earned his MBA from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Between 1981 and 1990 Johan occupied positions in the Plastics/Automotive components industry, and in government service. His interests include cycling, squash and motorsports. A highlight in the pursuit of this passion was the participation by Audi Sport Japan in the renowned Le Mans 24 hour race, which culminated in victory for the Audi R8 from Japan in 2004.

Christophe Georges, Chief Operating Officer, Bentley Motors, Inc.
Christophe Georges is Chief Operating Officer of Bentley Motors, Inc. His position ensures that Bentley’s largest worldwide market is executing a consistent business strategy with the company’s central and regional operations around the world. This includes a strong focus on customer service and building on the brand’s recent successes in the U.S. market.

A native of France, Christophe has extensive experience with the Bentley marque having worked in various roles throughout the company for the past nine years. Prior to becoming COO in North America, Christophe was Managing Director for Bentley Europe, based in Berlin.

During his time in the Berlin office Christophe presided over a 20-fold increase in Bentley sales and was responsible for the introduction of the marque to six new markets including the fast growing Russian market. He was instrumental in guiding the investment plans of all 34 European dealers over the period from 2002 to 2007.

Kevin V. Kelly, President, VW Credit, Inc.
Kevin V. Kelly is President of VW Credit, Inc. His position ensures that the strategic direction of VW Credit, Inc. in both the North America (United States and Canada) and Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico) is in concert with the vision of the Board of Directors. Kevin also maintains a relationship between VW Credit, Inc. and the Volkswagen and Audi brands to ensure that their strategies and objectives are harmonious and enhance the image of the brands.

Founded in 1981, VW Credit, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Operating in the United States as VW Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Bentley Financial Services, the company provides a full range of retail and wholesale financial services including retail loans, leases and balloon notes, as well as, mortgages and capital loans. Prior to joining VCI in 2000, Kevin was Corporate Controller at Volkswagen of America. He graduated with an MBA at the University of Toledo, Ohio.

Frank Witter, President and CFO, VW Credit, Inc.
Frank Witter is President Operations & Chief Financial Officer of VW Credit, Inc. His position ensures that the strategic direction of financial services in both North America (United States and Canada) and Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico) is in concert with the vision and objectives of Financial Services AG in Germany.

Frank also maintains a close relationship between VW Credit, Inc. and the Volkswagen, Audi, and Bentley brands to ensure that their strategies and objectives maximize the results for the VW Group.

Prior to joining VCI in October 2007, Frank served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. Previously, he held other positions with Volkswagen Group affiliates in the United States and Germany and also worked for SAirGroup in Switzerland and BASF AG in Germany. Frank earned a Business degree from the University of Hanover, Germany.