Mark Jones takes the position as Director of Motors overseeing operations. He has over 20 years' experience in the Middle East, mainly in the premium automotive sector.
The role of Group After Sales Manager is being filled by Roberto Cossutti - who also has a strong background in the premium automotive sector and specifically in Abu Dhabi.
Jones commented, "Abu Dhabi is still a hugely untapped area of potential both in terms of sales and after sales. With the difficult market conditions right now, we need to invest in further improvement to remain abreast of the competition, be it in terms of personnel, training or facilities. Every customer and every car counts."
Audi Abu Dhabi achieved sales of 1160 units in 2008, fairing particularly well with increased sales of core models. Sales for the A6 in 2008 were up 108% from the previous year, while the A8 saw an increase of 10% for the same period.
Jones added that the increase in sales for the A6 was due to a particularly high demand on the 3.2 quattro model, and an increase in corporate sales.
The brand recently launched the new Audi A6 and RS6 saloons, which will be of major importance to the volume contribution in 2009. With the latest products in the market and further increased activities at the dealership, Audi Abu Dhabi aims to come out of 2009 stronger than ever.
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New leadership at Audi Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 01 - 2009 at 13:55
Audi Abu Dhabi, represented by Ali and Sons Co. L. L. C. Motors Division, has announced the appointment of two key personnel to its management line-up for 2009.
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About Audi:Audi AG sold a total of 1,003,400 cars in 2008 and thus achieved its thirteenth consecutive record year. Audi produces vehicles in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Györ (Hungary), Changchun (China) and Brussels (Belgium). Aurangabad in India saw the start of local production of the Audi A6 at the end of 2007 and of the Audi A4 in early October 2008. The company is active in more than 100 markets worldwide. Audi AG's wholly owned subsidiaries include Automobili Lamborghini Holding S.p.A. in Sant'Agata Bolognese (Italy) and quattro GmbH in Neckarsulm.
Audi currently employs around 57,000 people worldwide, including 45,000 in Germany. The brand with the four rings invests more than €2bn each year in order to sustain the company's technological lead embodied in its 'Vorsprung durch Technik' slogan. Audi plans to significantly increase the number of models in its portfolio by 2015 to 40. The Audi brand celebrates its 100th birthday in 2009. The company was founded by August Horch in Zwickau on July 16, 1909; he named it Audi after the Latin translation of his surname 'hark'.
Audi AG's commitment to the region was confirmed through the foundation of its fully owned subsidiary in 2005: Audi Middle East. Sales in the Middle East rose by 21.2% to 7,732 cars in 2008 (2007: 6,380). The current Middle East model range comprises the A3 Sportback, A4 Saloon and Cabriolet, the A5, A6 and S6, TT Coupe and Roadster, the A8, S8, the Q7 and the R8.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Pryor
Audi Abu Dhabi Communications
Tel: +971 (0) 2 665 8000
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Tabassum Farooq
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Cicero & Bernay Public Relations
Tel: +971 4 334 2966
Fax: +971 4 334 2977
P.O. Box 34533, Dubai, UAE
Rana MesbahSunday, March 01 - 2009 at 13:55 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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