The BMW Group appointed Silke Brigl as head of corporate communications. Effective February 1, 2017 Brigl succeeds Leanne Blanckenberg. With a career at BMW Group that spans 10 years, Brigl has worked in various corporate communications positions including electronic media, ConnectedDrive and research and development. In her most recent role, she has been based in Munich as the spokesperson for the BMW 1 and 2 Series, Light and Sight and Ergonomics.