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Volkswagen said the departing Herbert Diess 'played a key role in advancing the transformation of the company'. Reuters
Volkswagen said the departing Herbert Diess 'played a key role in advancing the transformation of the company'. ReutersVolkswagen CEO Herbert Diess to step down in surprise move
No reason was given for the departure of Diess, who will also quit his role as chairman on September 1