Kjell Gruner

Kjell Gruner is the president and chief executive officer at Porsche Cars North America. Kjell has over two decades of experience in the automotive industry. Before joining Porsche, they were the director of strategy for Mercedes-Benz Cars. Kjell also worked for Porsche Cars North America and Porsche AG, where they held various senior management positions. Prior to their career in the automotive industry, Kjell worked as a consultant for The Boston Consulting Group.

Kjell Gruner is a Doktor in the field of marketing from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. Kjell also holds a Diplom in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and a degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.

Some direct reports include Margareta Mahlstedt - VP, Customer Experience, Joe Lawrence - EVP & Chief Operating Officer, and Thierry Kartochian - EVP & Chief Financial Officer.