Martin Winterkorn
Martin Winterkorn is a former CEO of Volkswagen, best known for his involvement in the 2015 'Dieselgate' scandal, which involved the company’s use of illegal software to manipulate emissions tests, leading to significant legal repercussions and a crisis in corporate governance.
Born on May 27, 1947 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,772 | $700,000 | 548$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 6,772 | $700,000 | 548$ |
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Switzerland:
Martin Winterkorn was the CEO of Volkswagen who set ambitious goals for the company after taking office in 2007.
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France:
Martin Winterkorn was the head of the German automaker Volkswagen during the scandal.
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Germany:
Martin Winterkorn was the CEO of Volkswagen and one of the most powerful industrial leaders in Europe.
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Germany:
Martin Winterkorn, the long-time CEO of Volkswagen, is currently not required to face trial in the diesel scandal due to his ongoing health issues.
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Greece:
Martin Winterkorn, the former CEO of VW, has not been tried due to health issues.
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Panama:
Martin Winterkorn, the emblematic former CEO of Volkswagen, is being tried in a separate criminal process.
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Croatia:
The sentence for Martin Winterkorn, the then CEO of VW, is still pending due to his health condition.
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Switzerland:
Martin Winterkorn is the former CEO of Volkswagen who is facing charges related to the Diesel scandal.
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Spain:
Martin Winterkorn resigned as chairman of the VW Group shortly after the emissions scandal became public.
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Italy:
Martin Winterkorn was the CEO of Volkswagen during the Dieselgate scandal and has always denied any wrongdoing.
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