Joachim Post becomes BMW board member for development

Joachim Post becomes BMW board member for development

The BMW Supervisory Board has made several new appointments to the Board of Management. Joachim Post, the current Chief Purchasing Officer, will take over as CTO from Frank Weber, who has to leave the company. Nicolai Martin will succeed Post as Chief Purchasing Officer. The change within the Management Board could be an essential test for Post’s candidacy for BMW Group CEO when Oliver Zipse leaves in 2026. With these decisions, the Supervisory …

BMW is reorganizing its board of directors, appointing Joachim Post as head of development. His purchasing responsibilities will go to a well-known executive. The automaker is thus taking a first interim step before CEO Oliver Zipse is expected to step down in summer 2026.

BMW Names Nicolai Martin to Board, Joachim Post as New CTO

The Supervisory Board of BMW AG has just announced major changes coming June 1st. Joachim Post, current board member responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network, becomes the new CTO replacing Frank Weber who will conclude his role on June 1st. Post will be succeeded by Nicolai Martin as Member of the Board of Management responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network. “Frank Weber and the entire Development Division have delivered an excepti…

Can Robots Build the Ultimate Driving Machine? BMW Puts Them to the Test

In a groundbreaking move, BMW has embarked on a journey to integrate humanoid robots into its manufacturing processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and worker safety. This initiative involves the deployment of Figure 02, an advanced …