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WHAT’S UP, VOLKSWAGEN?

n her second stint with Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), chairperson and managing director Martina Biene is as passionate about her brand as she is about the people, culture and potential of SA. Following the noteworthy announcement that VWSA will assume responsibility for the African continent – and change its name to VW Group Africa – Biene reveals the day-to-day challenges of running such a powerhouse automotive brand are made that much easier

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