Volkswagen headquarters in GermanyVolkswagen is streamlining and speeding up its internal decision-making process in the wake of the emission-rigging scandal.
The number of top managers reporting direct to CEO Matthias Mueller has been almost halved, the company said today.
"These structural changes speed up the decision-making process, reduce complexity and increase efficiency," Mueller said. "The Group Board of Management can focus more closely than previously on overarching issues of the future, safeguard cross-brand synergies and further develop overall strategy."
Mueller said that the new lean structure will enable Volkswagen to develop the considerable potential of the company, its brands and employees.
"We will see faster decision-making and more efficient action," he said.