HERNDON, Va., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Volkswagen of America (VWoA) today announced the appointment of David Durant to the position of Region Director, Northeast region based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
In his new role, Durant, 45, will be responsible for managing and enhancing sales and after sales operations, strengthening local dealer relations and promoting the Brand on a regional level. Durant will report to Frank Trivieri, Vice President, Sales, Volkswagen of America.
Most recently, Durant was Director, Volkswagen Brand After Sales where he has implemented cutting-edge strategies to improve parts and accessory market share and increase service retention and the customer experience.
Durant brings more than 20 years of automotive experience to his new role. Durant began his career at General Motors where he held various positions in sales and service. He also worked in retail where he was responsible for the overall profitability of sales and service.He joined Volkswagen of America in 2005 as the Services Operations Leader.
"Having strong leadership in the regions is critical to strengthening and maintaining Volkswagen's relationships with customers and dealers in their markets," said Frank Trivieri. "With the appointment of Dave to Northeast Region Director and our recent addition of a fifth region in Dallas, we're ensuring our dealers are equipped to provide the highest level of quality and service to our growing customer base."
Durant is a graduate of Ferris State University with a degree in automotive management.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan vehicles through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
