Christian Lindner is taking a new professional path. (archive image)
Source: dpa
Former FDP leader and Finance Minister Christian Lindner has got a new job – in the automotive industry. Starting in January he will become deputy chairman of the board of Autoland AG, the company announced.
Lindner wrote in a Facebook post that he wanted to work where the heart of the German economy beats. “The fact that this is the automotive industry will not surprise anyone who knows my personal interests.” “Bild” was first reported.
“These new elections are important for our country, even if we as Free Democrats pay a heavy price,” Lindner stressed after the FDP left the Bundestag.
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Autoland AG – that’s what Lindner’s new company does
Autoland AG claims to be Germany’s largest brand-independent car trading group. The company employs approximately 1,500 people at more than 30 locations. The company’s headquarters are in Sandersdorf-Brehna in Saxony-Anhalt. “So the rule is: cars are not hedge funds, Sandersdorf-Brehna is not New York,” Lindner said on Facebook.
“Christian Lindner is one of the most prominent advocates of individual mobility,” said company founder Wilfried Wilhelm Anclam, according to the statement. With him, Autoland AG will increase its popularity significantly.
Christian Lindner filed for approval of several mandates
Lindner continued: “In addition to my professional focus at Autoland AG, I am also involved as a supervisory board member and advisor to companies and foundations whose people, topics and visions inspire me.” Lindner did not provide any details.
The Federal Cabinet had decided in October on the approval required because of Lindner’s waiting period. Among other things, the 46-year-old will join the board of shareholders of digital personnel services provider Stepstone Group, a joint investment of private equity funds KKR and Axel Springer SE, as an independent member. It is known from Lindner’s circle that he has applied for approval for these and other mandates.
Source: dpa
