1. Stephan Winkelmann lived there for almost 20 years and graduated from the local German school.
12 Facts About Stephan Winkelmann
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Stephan Winkelmann began his professional career in 1990 at the German financial services provider MLP.
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Stephan Winkelmann then worked as area manager for several European markets until he was appointed head of sales in Austria and then Fiat's managing director for Austria and Switzerland.
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In 2004, Stephan Winkelmann moved to Germany as CEO of Fiat Automobil AG.
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In January 2005, Stephan Winkelmann joined the Volkswagen Group and took over as President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese.
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Stephan Winkelmann succeeded Stefano Domenicali, who became head of Formula 1 on January 1,2021.
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Stephan Winkelmann sits on the supervisory boards at Comite Colbert, an association of French luxury manufacturers, and Altagamma, an Italian committee for luxury brands.
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From March 2016, Stephan Winkelmann headed quattro GmbH as Managing Director.
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Stephan Winkelmann has been president of Bugatti Automobiles since January 1,2018.
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Stephan Winkelmann replaced the previous president, Wolfgang Durheimer, who held the position for five years and retired at the end of 2017.
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In 2009, Stephan Winkelmann was awarded the decoration of Grand Officer in the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
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On May 22,2014 Stephan Winkelmann received the highest decoration in the Order of Merit of The Italian Republic, Knight Grand Cross.