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BMW Appoints Milan Nedeljkovic as New Chairman Amid Challenges

12/9/2025

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Milan Nedeljkovic, a veteran BMW executive, will become chairman of BMW's management board after the annual general meeting in May 2026.
He is recognized as a key architect of BMW's next generation of electric vehicles.
The appointment comes amid a challenging period for the global auto industry.
Nedeljkovic will succeed Oliver Zipse as chairman, a role that is similar to a chief executive officer position in the United States.

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Milan Nedeljkovic, a veteran BMW executive, will become chairman of BMW's management board after the annual general meeting in May 2026.
He is recognized as a key architect of BMW's next generation of electric vehicles.
The appointment comes amid a challenging period for the global auto industry.
Nedeljkovic will succeed Oliver Zipse as chairman, a role that is similar to a chief executive officer position in the United States.