VOLKSWAGEN Group Australia managing director Jutta Dierks has been appointed to the German manufacturer’s ‘Global Top Management’ – a group of about 220 senior managers from across the world “who have excelled in all areas of the business”. A 25-year Volkswagen veteran, Ms Dierks has worked in areas of finance, human resources, parts and sales across Europe, China and, since 2005, Australia. According to a statement released last week, the appointment is a significant personal honour for Ms Dierks and is also recognition of the contribution the Australian arm now makes to the international Volkswagen AG business.