Karl-Thomas Neumann joins EV startup EVELOZCITY

Former Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann will join the board of directors at EVELOZCITY, the new Los Angeles based electric vehicle (EV) and future mobility startup. Neumann will be in Charge of the company’s new connected car experience and mobility concepts, as well as oversee customer experience, branding, marketing and the European market.

Neumann brings more than 25 years of automotive industry experience. Prior to Opel, he was CEO of Volkswagen Group China and CEO of Continental AG. Neumann is a longtime advocate and early pioneer of electric mobility and in 2009 he took over Volkswagen’s companywide responsibility for electric propulsion.

“These are disruptive times for the traditional car industry,” said Neumann.

“We need new transportation concepts and e-mobility to free cities of traffic and pollution. I have looked at many options and believe that the traditional carmakers will not be driving the change. EVELOZCITY reflects my beliefs of what is required and that’s why I joined.”

Founded in December 2017, EVELOZCITY aims to market innovative and affordable electric vehicles to address the future urban needs of three main use cases: commuting, ride-sharing and package delivery.

The company is led by Stefan Krause, former CFO of both Deutsche Bank and BMW AG. Ulrich Kranz, often referred to as the father of BMW i, is In Charge of Technology and BMW i3 and i8 designer, Richard Kim is In Charge of Design.

“What will set apart the winning automotive startups are the teams that lead them,” said Krause.

“KT is internationally renowned and has the perfect blend of industry expertise mixed with the drive and vision to create change. We are proud to welcome him to EVELOZCITY.”