Rüsselsheim.The Supervisory Board of Opel Automobile GmbH has appointed Ralph Wangemann (48) as new Managing Director Personnel and Labour Director. The lawyer will lead the entire HR function of Opel/Vauxhall as a member of the Opel Automobile GmbH Management Board and succeeds Anke Felder, who has elected to leave the company.

“Ralph Wangemann is a highly experienced HR and labour relations expert working for Opel for two decades now. This experience and network are precious assets for the company – especially for the continued successful execution of our PACE! plan”, said Opel/Vauxhall CEO, Michael Lohscheller. “We thank Anke Felder and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”

Currently, Mr. Wangemann is HR Director Germany and Director Labour Relations and deputy head of the HR division of Opel/Vauxhall. Since joining the company in 1998, he held several managerial positions in HR and Labour Relations in Germany and Austria.