Unexpected shift in leadership at Audi Sport division
In a surprising turn of events, Sebastian Grams, the CEO of Neckarsulmer Audi Sport GmbH, has stepped down from his position. The reasons for his departure remain undisclosed.
The company, based in Heilbronn, Germany, is renowned for its production of the R8 sports car and the Audi e-tron GT. The Bölinger Halls in Heilbronn serve as the location for the manufacturing of both these iconic vehicles.
With Grams' departure, Rolf Michl, a native of Heilbronn, will now take over as the sole leader of Neckarsulmer Audi Sport GmbH. Michl, who previously shared the leadership role with Grams, has expressed his intentions to reorient his career outside the VW group, but his current role within the company remains unclear.
The change in leadership is effective immediately, and no further information about a potential successor or interim arrangements for the R8 production has been provided. The production of the R8 will continue until 2024, and despite the upcoming change, it remains in high demand.
As for the Audi e-tron GT, it will continue production in the coming years. No new information is available about the leadership of Audi Sport GmbH, and the company is yet to announce a successor for the R8.
The approximately 1,500 employees of Audi Sport GmbH are eagerly awaiting the future, as they navigate this transition period. It remains to be seen how this change will impact the company and its renowned product line.
The search results mainly cover Audi's overall CEO, Gernot Döllner, as of 2025, and related corporate details, but they do not specify Neckarsulmer Audi Sport GmbH’s leadership changes or a successor to Sebastian Grams. The production of the Audi e-tron GT is also produced in Heilbronn, adding another layer of complexity to the company's current state.
Despite the uncertainty, one thing is clear: Neckarsulmer Audi Sport GmbH continues to be a significant player in the automotive industry, and its future promises to be as exciting as its past.
- As the automotive industry evolves, Neckarsulmer Audi Sport GmbH will now face leadership transition, with Rolf Michl taking over as the sole leader of the company following Sebastian Grams' departure.
- In the midst of reorganizing leadership, there's still uncertainty regarding Rolf Michl’s future role outside the Volkswagen group, adding to the unclear leadership of Audi Sport GmbH.
- Despite these changes, Neckarsulmer Audi Sport GmbH continues to excel in finance and transportation, with the production of iconic vehicles such as the R8 and Audi e-tron GT, promising an exciting yet complex future in the industry.
