By Mary de Wet

Audi said Monday that Arno Antlitz, its board member for finance and legal affairs, would move to Volkswagen AG's board, succeeding Frank Witter.

Mr. Witter is Volkswagen's board member for finance and IT. He will leave the management board at the end of June 2021.

Mr. Antlitz will give up with position with Audi to take the Volkswagen seat, Audi said.

Audi Chief Executive Markus Duesmann credited Mr. Antlitz with making a decision contribution to Audi amid the coronavirus pandemic by means of strict cost control and significant savings in non-vehicle investments.

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