Michael Lohscheller

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Michael Lohscheller is a CEO of Polestar since October of 2024.

He previously worked as financial controller for Jungheinrich, CFO at Mitsubishi Motors, CFO at Volkswagen Group, CEO at Opel and then VinFast.

Early life and education

Lohscheller graduated from Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and the University of Barcelona (Spain) in 1992. During his working years, Michael Lohscheller completed a Master’s Program in European Marketing Management and obtained his M.A. at Brunel University London in 1996.

Working

Lohscheller began his career in 1992, working as a controller at Jungheinrich AG., then at DaimlerChrysler.[https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-gm-opel-management/gms-opel-names-new-finance-chief-rd-head-idUKBRE86H0C320120718 GM's Opel names new finance chief, R&D head] "Opel said incoming CFO Lohscheller gathered key experience managing finance, IT, purchasing and logistics over the past 20 years, working at companies including Mitsubishi Motors Europe 7211.T, Daimler DAIGn.DE and forklift truck maker Jungheinrich JUNG_p.DE" Christiaan Hetzner, Reuters JULY 18, 2012

In 2001, he transferred to Mitsubishi Motors and rose to be CFO. In 2004, he started as director of group marketing and sales control at Volkswagen AG. After four years, he assumed the position of CFO of Volkswagen Group USA.

In 2012 Lohscheller moved to Adam Opel AG, where he became a board member.[https://www.opel.com.lb/management.php Management Board | Opel] "CEO Opel Automobile GmbH: Michael Lohscheller is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Opel Automobile GmbH. He has been at the helm of the tradition-rich automaker Opel since June 2017. Since September 2012, he was responsible for the automaker’s finances" In June 2017, he was promoted to chief executive officer of the car manufacturer, now transformed into Opel Automobile GmbH, succeeding Karl-Thomas Neumann. Mid-July 2021 he announced his departure from Opel to pursue a career outside the Stellantis group.[https://www.faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/lohscheller-verlaesst-opel-chef-von-renault-deutschland-als-nachfolger-17435454.html Firmenchef Lohscheller verlässt Opel] "Er ist derzeit Chef von Renault Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz" VON THORSTEN WINTER faz.net 13.07.2021 His immediate successor at Opel was Uwe Hochgeschurtz, previously the head of Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland.[https://int-media.opel.com/en/07-13-uwe-hochgeschurtz-will-join-opel-as-new-brand-ceo-on-september-1st Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st] "He (Uwe Hochgeschurtz) will succeed Michael Lohscheller who has decided to pursue a new challenge outside Stellantis" Opel 13/07/2021

In 2019, he received the Award Eurostar 2019 Magazine Automobile Automotive News Europe,[https://europe.autonews.com/automotive-news-europe/2019-eurostar-winner-michael-lohscheller 2019 Eurostar winner Michael Lohscheller] "The executives chosen as 2019 Automotive News Europe Eurostars stood out by exceeding expectations. Michael Lohscheller, who is Opel CEO, is this year's Eurostar winner for Brand CEO" DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC Automotive News Europe September 02, 2019 Awards MANBEST 2019 was selected by the Jury of the Organization AUTOBEST[https://autobest.org/nissan-juke-opel-corsa-peugeot-208-renault-clio-skoda-kamiq-finalists-for-autobest-2020/ NISSAN JUKE, OPEL CORSA, PEUGEOT 208, RENAULT CLIO, SKODA KAMIQ – FINALISTS FOR AUTOBEST 2020] "Michael Lohscheller, OPEL CEO, becomes member of `MANBEST` Hall of Fame" AUTOBEST 08/10/2019 and League Manager of the Year 2019 Magazine Autozeitung.

In July 2021, Vietnam's Vingroup announced that Lohscheller would become the chief executive officer of the Vinfast car brand and be responsible for marketing the brand globally.[https://vinfastauto.com/vn_en/michael-lohscheller-appointed-new-ceo-of-vinfast-global Michael Lohscheller appointed new CEO of VinFast Global] VF July 27th, 2021 In late December he stepped down from his position.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-27|title=Ex-Opel chief Lohscheller steps down as CEO of VinFast|url=https://europe.autonews.com/move/ex-opel-chief-lohscheller-steps-down-ceo-vinfast|access-date=2022-02-22|website=Automotive News Europe|language=en}}

In February 2022, Lohscheller was appointed President of Nikola Motor.{{Cite web|title=Michael Lohscheller Named Nikola Motor President|url=https://nikolamotor.com/press_releases/michael-lohscheller-named-nikola-motor-president-154|access-date=2022-02-22|website=Nikola Motor Company|date=22 February 2022 |language=en}} In August 2023 it was announced that he would be stepping down due to a family health matter.{{fact|date=September 2024}}

On August 28, 2024, Polestar announced the appointment of Michael Lohscheller as CEO, effective October 1, 2024, succeeding Thomas Ingenlath. Lohscheller, with a background in leading automotive companies such as Opel, VinFast, and Nikola, is set to guide Polestar through its next growth phase as the company aims to expand its global presence in the premium electric vehicle market.{{fact|date=September 2024}}

Personal life

Lohscheller had two children and is interested in Marathon running.[https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/opel-chef-michael-lohscheller-im-interview-16205767.html „Große SUV kommen aus der Mode“] VON GEORG MECK faz.net 25.05.2019