Pakistani-born, Sajjad Khan hired by Porsche to its executive board

Sajjad Khan, a Karachi-native and former chief technology officer at rival Mercedes-Benz, was announced on Thursday by Porsche AG, a luxury sports car manufacturer, as a member of the executive board with a focus on Car-IT. According to international media, the decision was made as Volkswagen-owned Porsche prepared for a market listing. Khan will become the eighth member of the executive board.

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Khan, 48, spent more than six years working for Mercedes-Benz before August 2021. He served as BMW’s Executive Vice President in addition to serving as Vice President of Digital Vehicle and Mobility for DaimlerChrysler AG.

He most recently held the positions of chief technology officer and member of the divisional board of Mercedes-Benz Cars. He has also worked for BMW.

Source: Geo TV