AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
has announced the appointment of Zafar Brooks to the new position of General
Marketing Manager.
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Brooks, an 18-year automotive industry veteran, will head Volkswagen's
new, integrated marketing discipline, combining product planning, corporate
strategy and brand management as well as marketing and advertising
responsibilities. Previously, Brooks served as Volkswagen's Western Regional
Team Leader, in charge of sales, parts and service operations for Volkswagen's
largest North American Region.
Prior to joining Volkswagen in 2002, Brooks was employed at Ford Motor
Company, where he served in a number of senior positions, including North
American Franchising Manager; Regional Operations Manager; Regional Marketing
Manager and General Zone Manager; as well as Regional Sales Manager at
Lincoln-Mercury. He earned an undergraduate degree from Fisk University and
Master's degree from Webster University. Brooks resides in the Los Angeles
metro area with his family, and will be relocating to Auburn Hills, Mich.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn
Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in
Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of
passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen of America and its
affiliates employ approximately 3,000 people in the United States and are
responsible for the sale and service of Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and
Volkswagen products through retail networks comprising approximately 800
independent U.S. dealers.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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CONTACT:
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