{{Short description|German manager}} {{Infobox person | honorific_prefix = | name = <!-- use common name/article title --> | honorific_suffix = | image = Michael Lohscheller at IAA 2019 IMG 0353.jpg |imagesize = | image_upright = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | alt = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software --> | caption = Michael Lohscheller at IAA 2019 | native_name = | native_name_lang = | pronunciation = | birth_name = <!-- only use if different from name --> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1968|11|12}} | birth_place = Bocholt, Borken, Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | baptised = <!-- will not display if birth_date is entered --> | disappeared_date = <!-- {{Disappeared date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (disappeared date then birth date) --> | disappeared_place = | disappeared_status = | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (enter DEATH date then BIRTH date (e.g., ...|1967|8|31|1908|2|28}} use both this parameter and |birth_date to display the person's date of birth, date of death, and age at death) --> | death_place = | death_cause = <!--should only be included when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability--> | body_discovered = | resting_place = | resting_place_coordinates = <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} --> | burial_place = <!-- may be used instead of resting_place and resting_place_coordinates (displays "Burial place" as label) --> | burial_coordinates = <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} --> | monuments = | nationality = | other_names = | siglum = | citizenship = Germany | education = | alma_mater = Hochschule Osnabrück, University of Barcelona, Brunel University London (MA) | occupation = | years_active = | era = | employer = Jungheinrich, Adtranz, Mitsubishi Motors, Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Group of America, Opel, VinFast, Nikola, Polestar | organization = | agent = <!-- Discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source --> | known_for = Management control system, CFO, CEO | notable_works = <!-- produces label "Notable work"; may be overridden by |credits=, which produces label "Notable credit(s)"; or by |works=, which produces label "Works"; or by |label_name=, which produces label "Label(s)" --> | style = | height = <!-- "X cm", "X m" or "X ft Y in" plus optional reference (conversions are automatic) --> | television = | title = <!-- Formal/awarded/job title. The parameter |office=may be used as an alternative when the label is better rendered as "Office" (e.g. public office or appointments) --> | term = | predecessor = | successor = | party = | movement = | opponents = | boards = | criminal_charges = <!-- Criminality parameters should be supported with citations from reliable sources --> | criminal_penalty = | criminal_status = | spouse = <!-- Use article title or common name --> | partner = <!-- (unmarried long-term partner) --> | children = 2 | parents = <!-- overrides mother and father parameters --> | mother = <!-- may be used (optionally with father parameter) in place of parents parameter (displays "Parent(s)" as label) --> | father = <!-- may be used (optionally with mother parameter) in place of parents parameter (displays "Parent(s)" as label) --> | relatives = | family = | callsign = | awards = | website = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} --> | module = | module2 = | module3 = | module4 = | module5 = | module6 = | signature = | signature_size = | signature_alt = | footnotes = }} '''Michael Lohscheller''' is a German businessman. Since October 2024, he is the CEO of Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar.
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.<ref name="VF270721" />
== Working == Lohscheller began his career in 1992, working as a controller at Jungheinrich AG., then at DaimlerChrysler.<ref name="R180712">[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</ref>
In 2001, he transferred to Mitsubishi Motors and rose to be CFO.<ref name="R180712" /> 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.<ref name="R180712" />
In 2012 Lohscheller moved to Adam Opel AG, where he became a board member.<ref>[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"''</ref> 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.<ref>[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</ref> His immediate successor at Opel was Uwe Hochgeschurtz, previously the head of Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland.<ref>[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</ref>
In 2019, he received the Award Eurostar 2019 Magazine Automobile Automotive News Europe,<ref>[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</ref> Awards MANBEST 2019 was selected by the Jury of the Organization AUTOBEST<ref>[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</ref> and League Manager of the Year 2019 Magazine Autozeitung.<ref name="VF270721" />
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.<ref name="VF270721">[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</ref> In late December he stepped down from his position.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
In February 2022, Lohscheller was appointed President of Nikola Motor.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>[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</ref>
== See also == * Robert Stempel Managing Director Adam Opel AG 1980-1982 * Louis R. Hughes * Carl-Peter Forster chairman and managing director of Adam Opel AG since April 2001 - 2009 * Karl-Friedrich Stracke Chief Executive Officer of Adam Opel AG.
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== External links == * {{Commons category-inline}} * {{LinkedIn page | in/michael-lohscheller-4247b310 | Michael Lóhcheller }}
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