Martin Winterkorn
Martin Winterkorn is a former CEO of Volkswagen, best known for his involvement in the 2015 'Dieselgate' scandal, which involved the company’s use of illegal software to manipulate emissions tests, leading to significant legal repercussions and a crisis in corporate governance.
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Martin Winterkorn was the head of the German automaker Volkswagen during the scandal.
« Dieselgate » : Volkswagen, premier constructeur renvoyé devant la justice en France dans le scandale des moteurs truqués
France· 2026-02-14
Martin Winterkorn was the CEO of Volkswagen and one of the most powerful industrial leaders in Europe.
Autoindustrie: Die Zukunft ist nicht das nächste Quartal - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2025-11-10Martin Winterkorn, the long-time CEO of Volkswagen, is currently not required to face trial in the diesel scandal due to his ongoing health issues.
Dieselskandal: Gericht stoppt Verfahren gegen Ex-VW-Chef Winterkorn vorläufig - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-07-01Martin Winterkorn, the former CEO of VW, has not been tried due to health issues.
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Greece· 2025-06-15
Martin Winterkorn, the emblematic former CEO of Volkswagen, is being tried in a separate criminal process.
Cuatro exdirectivos de Volkswagen fueron condenados a penas de prisión
Panama· 2025-05-27
The sentence for Martin Winterkorn, the then CEO of VW, is still pending due to his health condition.
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Croatia· 2025-05-26
Martin Winterkorn is the former CEO of Volkswagen who is facing charges related to the Diesel scandal.
Volkswagen Dieselskandal: Ex-Manager zu Haftstrafen verurteilt
Switzerland· 2025-05-26
Martin Winterkorn resigned as chairman of the VW Group shortly after the emissions scandal became public.
Condenados cuatro exdirectivos de Volkswagen por el escándalo del diésel | Economía
Spain· 2025-05-26Martin Winterkorn was the CEO of Volkswagen during the Dieselgate scandal and has always denied any wrongdoing.
Dieselgate, 4 ex manager Volkswagen condannati per frode: software truccati per i test sulle emissioni
Italy· 2025-05-26Martin Winterkorn was the former CEO of Volkswagen and is involved in the Diesel scandal proceedings.
Dieselskandal: Frühere VW-Führungskräfte zu Haftstrafen verurteilt - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-05-26
Martin Winterkorn was the former CEO of Volkswagen and was supposed to be on trial but his case was separated due to health reasons.
Diesel-Skandal: Haftstrafen für Ex-VW-Manager gefordert - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-04-25Martin Winterkorn was the former CEO of Audi involved in the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal.
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South Africa· 2025-04-01
