VW spokesman coming on the Potluck today
....meet the former executive editor of Car and Driver magazine
Today, our noon (central time) Zoom guest is Mark Gillies, the head of VW's public relations in North America. I’ve been hounding Mark since I first read about plans for the manufacturer to revive the old VW van, and today, he is kind enough to come on our podcast.
Mark Gillies is the Public Relations and Reputation Director at Volkswagen of America. He transitioned to this role in May 2011 after an exceptional 28-year career in automotive journalism. Gillies held notable positions, including Executive Editor at Car and Driver magazine and editor roles at the UK's CAR magazine.
In his current job with Volkswagen, Gillies oversees communications strategies and serves as a key spokesperson for the company. He has addressed various topics, such as the decision not to offer certain Volkswagen models in the U.S. market and the company's commitment to electric vehicles like the ID. Buzz.
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