Luca de Meo, new Chairman of the Executive Committee of Seat, S.A.

Luca de Meo (Milan, 1967), currently Executive Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Audi AG has been appointed as new Chairman of the Executive Committee of Seat, S.A. He will be replacing Jurgen Stackmann (1961), appointed to the position of Vice-President of

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Seat to hire 100 engineers this year

In 2015 Seat will hire 100 engineers. The announcement was made by Seat's Executive Committee Chairman Jurgen Stackmann during the presentation of results for 2014. The selection process of applicants will begin over the next few days and successful candidates

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Seat presents the new Leon X-perience at Paris Motor Show 2014

Seat President Jurgen Stackmann unveiled the new Leon X-perience at the Paris Motor Show.

The arrival of the new Leon X-perience signals the growth of the Spanish compact Leon model range, which strives to continue offering new solutions to match the growing

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Seat produces Ibiza number 5-million, celebrates 30th anniversary

Seat's Martorell production plant is celebrating - the facility's Line 1 has produced its Ibiza number five-million. And the Spanish brand's most iconic model has reached this milestone on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Employees on the line of the best-selling car, together

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Joaquin Serra is the new Director of Quality at Seat

Joaquin Serra (Les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain, 1959) is the new Director of Quality at Seat Serra will report directly to the company's Chairman, Jurgen Stackmann, and replaces Frank Schreier who has been named Director of Quality at Skoda.

Serra has a degree in Industrial

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Seat hires first 45 apprentices of dual Vocational Training programme

Seat held the graduation ceremony for the first-class of apprentices trained with the company's new dual Vocational Training model. The 45 graduates, who have successfully completed the three-year course of studies of Middle Grade vocational training, will join the

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Seat announces Leon X-Perience - driving fun on all roads

The most beautiful estate car in its class is ready to hit new places. The new Seat Leon X-Perience with permanent four-wheel drive and all-road equipment offers driving fun whichever route you choose. The newest member of the Leon line-up combines emotional

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Seat Ibiza Cupster Concept debuts at 2014 Worthersee Treffen

At the 2014 Worthersee Treffen, Seat is presenting a radically open-top fun-mobile. The Seat Ibiza Cupster celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Ibiza totally open. A low, wrap-around windscreen and the complete absence of a top make the Cupster, the Cupra Roadster,

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Seat confirms it will produce its first-ever SUV, will come to market in 2016

Seat confirms that it will produce a new compact SUV model, which will come to market in 2016. The Spanish company has been working on the design and development of the new model at its Martorell facility for almost two years.

"This is an excellent piece of news, since it takes

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Simon Thomas to take over as Global Head of Marketing for Volkswagen Group AG

Simon Thomas, 53, will take over responsibility for Marketing for the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand from September 1, 2013. He succeeds Jurgen Stackmann, 51, who became Chairman of Seat S.A. on May 1, 2013. In his

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Jurgen Stackmann to take over as Chairman of Seat S.A.

Jurgen Stackmann (51) is to take over as Chairman of Seat S.A. effective May 1, 2013. In this function he succeeds James Muir (54), who will assume a senior management function within the Volkswagen Group and will report direct to the Board of Management.

Jurgen

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Volkswagen launches new publication 'Das Auto. Magazine'

Volkswagen is intensifying its customer dialog with a new international brand magazine. From November 2012, 'Das Auto. Magazine' will be available on the internet in six languages for seven countries at www.dasauto-magazine.com. The magazine is one of the

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Skoda again the main sponsor of the Tour de France in 2012

Skoda Auto will again be the main sponsor and official vehicle partner of the Tour de France in 2012. The automobile manufacturer's support of the 99th edition of the classic bike race will already mark the ninth time that Skoda will sponsor the Tour.

"In the next three

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Jurgen Stackmann to lead Marketing at Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Jurgen Stackmann (50) is to lead Marketing at the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand effective September 1, 2012. He succeeds Luca de Meo (44), who becomes the Board of Management member for Sales and Marketing at Audi with effect

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Alasdair Stewart named as Skoda UK Director

Alasdair Stewart has been appointed Skoda UK Brand Director, effective from May 1, 2012. Alasdair succeeds Robert Hazelwood, who will move to Volkswagen Passenger Cars as Brand Director, also on May 1.

Alasdair is currently the Member of the Board at

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