Audi India appoints Joe King as new head

Joe King has been appointed as the Head of Audi India, effective September 1st. King will take over from Michael Perschke who will become head of network strategy and business management, international level, at AUDI AG.

FP Staff|Aug 26, 2013, 18:46:41 IST

Mumbai: Joe King has been appointed as the Head of Audi India, effective September 1st. King will take over from Michael Perschke who will become head of network strategy and business management, international level, at AUDI AG.

Joe King brings more than 23 years of automotive experience to the role, having commenced his career with Toyota in 1990. He has extensive experience with both mass and premium market brands including Toyota, BMW and Audi in Australia and has experience in both retail and wholesale roles within the automotive industry.

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Joe King moves to Audi India from Audi Australia as general manager and dealer principal of Audi Australia's wholly-owned retail subsidiary, Audi Centre Sydney.

From 1996 until 2009, Joe King held various roles with BMW Group Australia including Managing Director of BMW Sydney and General Manager of Sales. He also held the position of General Manager of Sales at BMW Melbourne, along with the role of Finance and Insurance Manager.

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