BERLIN – Luxurious sportscar maker Porsche AG stated on Thursday its supervisory board intends to nominate Sajjad Khan, a former chief expertise officer at rival Mercedes-Benz , to the corporate’s govt board with a deal with Automotive-IT.
The transfer comes as Volkswagen-owned Porsche gears up for a market itemizing.
Khan, 48, labored for Mercedes-Benz for over six years till August 2021. Most just lately, he was a member of the divisional board of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles, and served as chief expertise officer. He has additionally labored for BMW.
“We stay up for with the ability to welcome Sajjad Khan, a confirmed digital knowledgeable, to the Board and thereby to strengthen our IT staff in a crucial place,” Porsche AG govt board Chairman Oliver Blume stated in a press release.
Khan, who was born in Pakistan and has German nationality, would turn out to be the eighth member of the manager board.
No resolution had been taken but on precisely when the supervisory board will log off on Khan’s appointment or on when he may begin, Porsche added.
