Skoda Auto Russia will be headed by Petr Scholz from July 1st

In the Russian office of Skoda has undergone personnel changes. The head of Skoda Auto Russia Jan Prochazka, having worked in our country for almost five years, returns to the head office in Mlada Boleslav, where he will henceforth lead the international sales of the brand's cars. And from July 1st, his position in the Russian division will be occupied by Petr Scholz. He has undergone studies at a technical university and a master's degree in economics. Mr. Scholz has been with Skoda Auto for over 15 years, leading international sales in recent years.

He is well versed in the situation in the markets of Eastern Europe, as well as India, Australia, North Africa and New Zealand. Jan Prochazka handed over his reins to a successor at a good time. Now Russia is one of the priority markets for Skoda: last year the brand sold 94 thousand of its cars in our country. Thus, Russia has become the third largest market in the world for Skoda. According to the results of 5 months of 2021, sales of Czech cars in our country were 42,728 units (according to the AEB), which is 59% higher than in January-May of the previous year. Skoda's market share reached 6.4%.