Skoda Director Matthew Wiesner to say Farewell

BOTANY – Oct 29, 2012: Skoda Australia’s Director, Matthew Wiesner has decided it’s time to depart after 11 years with Volkswagen Group Australia. The last six years being at Škoda where he took the brand from inception to its present position as one of the fastest growing brands in Australia.

In his time at Škoda Australia, Matthew was instrumental in bringing the brand to Australia and establishing its growing network of dealers.

Recently the brand celebrated its 10,000th vehicle sale in Australia and continues to grow strongly off the back of new products like the Fabia and Yeti with the new Rapid well on its way.

Mr Wiesner has successfully managed and built the Škoda brand through challenging times as its introduction coincided with the global financial crisis. However, his stewardship of the brand and its products has seen Škoda steadily grow as the brand has built a strong reputation in the market.

Prior to running Škoda from 2007, Mr Wiesner held roles in the Volkswagen passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle brands as Dealer Development Manager and General Manager of Press and PR.

Volkswagen Group Australia, Managing Director, Anke Koeckler, praised Mr Wiesner’s contribution to the company.

“It is not often you get the opportunity to introduce a new brand and its products to a market. Matthew can proudly claim to have delivered the ŠKODA brand to Australia and delivered a range of products which are not only simply clever but are redefining how customers view Škoda in this country.”

“I am grateful for his contribution and want to thank him for his tremendous work. I wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Mr Wiesner will depart Škoda Australia at year end, his replacement will be announced in due course.