VW’s Top Brass Faces Up to the Obstacles

  • Wolfgang Porsche denounces ‘fossilized structures’ at VW, Audi
  • After imminent truck-IPO decision, next steps taking shape

A VW I.D. Buggy electric concept automobile at a Volkswagen event ahead of the 89th Geneva International Motor Show.

Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
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Volkswagen AG’s drive to loosen up a famously bureaucratic decision-making apparatus will extend well beyond the potential IPO of its truck unit -- if the German manufacturer’s leadership has its way.

With a decision imminent on whether to sell a of a minority stake in Traton SE, Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter said moving ahead with it would be a good step and “an important sign” for VW.