Volkswagen Starts New Leadership This September

Jacoby, who will take over responsibility for business in the U.S., has experience with foreign markets. He had served as head of control in Japan from 1990 to 1992 and was responsible for VW's export operations. He headed the Asia-Pacific region from 1997 to 2001. 

Jacoby replaces Frank Witter, who has been moved over to Volkswagen Credit where he has become co-president with Kevin Kelly.