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Volkswagen Appoints Henning Habicht To Lead Chattanooga Operations And Enhance Vehicle Production
Henning Habicht will soon take charge of Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, overseeing the production of the Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 models. He steps into this role in December, succeeding Chris Glover, who plans to retire in January 2025 after leading the facility since November 2021. Volkswagen has invested over $4.3 billion in this Tennessee plant, creating more than 125,000 jobs directly and indirectly.
Habicht expressed his enthusiasm for building on Glover's achievements at the Chattanooga plant. "I’m honored to build upon the legacy Chris has created in Chattanooga, including the world-class production facility as well as the more than 5,500 team members who make it run each day," he stated. The focus remains on maximizing production of key models and supporting Chattanooga's economic growth.
Before this appointment, Habicht was responsible for manufacturing at Volkswagen Chattanooga Operations. His career spans three decades in the automotive sector, with 15 years spent in leadership roles at Volkswagen. His experience includes positions at Volkswagen SAIC in Shanghai and Wolfsburg’s Plant 1 in Germany.
Glover's tenure with Volkswagen exceeds four decades, during which he held various production leadership roles globally. Before leading Chattanooga Operations, he served as Executive Vice President at Volkswagen de México. His career also included significant roles in China, Brazil, Germany, and South Africa.
Dr. Christian Vollmer praised Glover’s contributions: "Our ability to significantly increase vehicle production capacity in Chattanooga is a testament to the passion and commitment Chris has brought both to our thousands of local employees as well as the broader Chattanooga community."
Volkswagen Group of America Overview
The Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker. VWGoA manages U.S. operations for brands like Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Volkswagen itself. It imports Bugatti and Rimac vehicles exclusively for the U.S., operating an advanced assembly plant in Chattanooga that produces Atlas models and the ID.4.
VWGoA also includes VW Credit Inc., offering financial services under "Volkswagen Financial Services." Electrify America is another subsidiary focused on establishing a nationwide electric vehicle charging network. Additionally, ADMT LLC tests autonomous vehicle technology for VWGoA.
The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, employing around 10,000 people across the United States. It distributes vehicles through approximately 1,000 independent dealers nationwide.
The transition at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant marks a significant moment for its operations there. With Habicht’s extensive experience and leadership skills from global facilities within Volkswagen’s network, expectations are high for continued success and growth at this key location.
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