Volkswagen UK appoints new head of network sales

Volkswagen UK has appointed David Hanna as its head of network sales.

Hanna replaces James Douglas who, after more than 10 years at Volkswagen Group, leaves on August 31 to commence a role outside of the company.

Hanna will move across from the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles team on September 1, where he is currently head of direct sales.

Hanna started his career with Volkswagen Group UK in 2014 as national fleet sales manager for Audi, before joining Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in 2017.

He subsequently held the positions of head of fleet, head of aftersales and head of sales operations, before taking on the business transformation role of head of direct sales.

Hanna said: “Volkswagen Passenger Cars holds a special place in the hearts of car buyers, especially in the UK, thanks to its fantastic and comprehensive range of vehicles, built on a strong history of iconic nameplates such as Beetle, Golf, GTI and R.

“But it’s not just about the products. The brand’s retailer partners have played a key role in Volkswagen’s commercial performance, helping it rise to the top of the UK’s new-car sales charts in both 2021 and 2022.

“Volkswagen is at a transformative stage in its history, firmly on its way to an electric future with the ever-growing ID. range of battery electric vehicles, as well as adapting to rapidly evolving customer expectations.

“I am confident our retailers will continue to deliver high performance and brilliant customer focus. I can’t wait to work with them.”