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18 Feb 2026, 19:05
Volkswagen Group Appoints Andreas Mindt as Head of Group Design
The Volkswagen Group has appointed Andreas Mindt as its new Head of Group Design, effective March 1, 2026. Mindt, who currently serves as Head of Design for the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, will succeed Michael Mauer, who is leaving the company as part of a planned generational transition.
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume thanked Mauer for his contributions, highlighting his role in shaping Porsche’s design era and establishing a cohesive design philosophy across the Group’s brands. Mauer had served as Head of Group Design since January 2023 while retaining his leadership role at Porsche.
Mindt brings nearly three decades of experience within the Group. He began his career at Volkswagen in 1996 and worked on major models including the first-generation Tiguan and the Golf 7. Between 2014 and 2021, he led Audi’s exterior design transformation, contributing to models such as the Audi A1, Q8, and e-tron GT. He later headed Bentley Design, defining the brand’s new design language showcased with the Bentley Batur. Since February 2023, he has led design at Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
The Group emphasized that design remains a strategic priority, aiming to sharpen brand identities, enhance recognizability, and align products with regional customer expectations worldwide.
Source: Volkswagen Group Press Release, February 18, 2026
The Volkswagen Group has appointed Andreas Mindt as its new Head of Group Design, effective March 1, 2026. Mindt, who currently serves as Head of Design for the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, will succeed Michael Mauer, who is leaving the company as part of a planned generational transition.
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume thanked Mauer for his contributions, highlighting his role in shaping Porsche’s design era and establishing a cohesive design philosophy across the Group’s brands. Mauer had served as Head of Group Design since January 2023 while retaining his leadership role at Porsche.
Mindt brings nearly three decades of experience within the Group. He began his career at Volkswagen in 1996 and worked on major models including the first-generation Tiguan and the Golf 7. Between 2014 and 2021, he led Audi’s exterior design transformation, contributing to models such as the Audi A1, Q8, and e-tron GT. He later headed Bentley Design, defining the brand’s new design language showcased with the Bentley Batur. Since February 2023, he has led design at Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
The Group emphasized that design remains a strategic priority, aiming to sharpen brand identities, enhance recognizability, and align products with regional customer expectations worldwide.
Source: Volkswagen Group Press Release, February 18, 2026