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Kjell Gruner
Director/Board Member at
LIVEWIRE GROUP, INC.
Net worth: 165 587 $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Kjell Gruner is President & Chief Executive Officer at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since 2024.
Also holds positions as Director at Woodruff Foundation and Independent Director at LiveWire Group, Inc. since 2022.
Formerly President & Chief Executive Officer at Porsche Cars North America, Inc. from 2020 to 2023.
Served as Chief Commercial Officer at Rivian Automotive, Inc. from 2023 to 2024.
Worked as Chief Marketing Officer at Porsche Smart Mobility, Inc. from 2010 to 2020.
Held the role of Head-Central Marketing Department at Porsche Automobil Holding SE from 2010 to 2020.
Held the position of Global Chief Marketing Officer at Porsche AG.
Was Strategy Director at Mercedes-Benz Group AG from 2004 to 2010.
Served as Director at Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US, Inc. from 2020 to 2023.
Education includes a doctorate from WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management and a graduate degree from Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LIVEWIRE GROUP, INC. 0.05% | 2026-07-30 | 108,227 ( 0.05% ) | 165 587 $ | 2026-09-29 |
Kjell Gruner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LIVEWIRE GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-08-31 |
Woodruff Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures automobiles | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-12-11 |
Former positions of Kjell Gruner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2024-07-25 |
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2023-08-31 |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
 Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member | 2023-07-31 |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells cars and accessories | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-06-30 |
| PORSCHE AUTOMOBIL HOLDING SE | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-02-12 |
Education of Kjell Gruner
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Connections
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1st degree connections
13
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| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
 Mercedes-Benz Group AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures premium cars and commercial vehicles & provides financing services | Consumer Durables |
Porsche Automobil Holding SE
 Porsche Automobil Holding SE Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Develops, designs, manufactures and distributes sports cars, related accessories and spare parts | Consumer Durables |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures automobiles | Consumer Durables |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells cars and accessories | Retail Trade |
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management
 WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Woodruff Foundation | |
Porsche AG
 Porsche AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes cars | Consumer Durables |
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
 Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US, Inc. | |
Rivian Automotive, Inc.
 Rivian Automotive, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Designs, develops and manufactures electric vehicles & accessories | Consumer Durables |
Porsche Smart Mobility, Inc. | |
LiveWire Group, Inc.
 LiveWire Group, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures electric balance bikes | Consumer Durables |
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