By Sarah Sloat 
 

Volkswagen AG (VOW.XE) said Tuesday that Markus Duesmann, currently with BMW AG (BMW.XE), is to join Volkswagen's management board.

Mr. Duesmann is currently on the board of BMW, where he is responsible for purchasing and suppliers.

"With Duesmann, Volkswagen AG is welcoming on board one of the automotive industry's most experienced and distinguished experts," the car maker said, citing his knowledge of different areas of the automobile industry.

He will take up his new post "as soon as he is able to do so," Volkswagen said.

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July 24, 2018 02:58 ET (06:58 GMT)