Karlheinz Blessing
Business
Volkswagen
Germany
Biography
The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG appointed Dr. Karlheinz Blessing as Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with responsibility for 'Human Resources and Organization' effective January 1, 2016. Blessing was born May 12, 1957 in Eislingen/Fils (Baden-Württemberg). After his Abitur he studied business administration and economics until 1981 at the University of Konstanz and earned a degree in economics (Diplom-Volkswirt). Following subsequent postgraduate studies in management sciences, he completed his doctoral work in 1984 for a Doctor of Social and Economic Sciences (Dr. rer. soc.) degree. In 1984, Dr. Blessing began his career in the IG Metall Board of Management administration office, where, from October 1986, he was Director of the Organization department in the Board of Management of IG Metall and held responsibility for coordinating the Board's duties.
Research Interest
Interested in business
