Volkswagen Group of America
Volkswagen Group of America Headquarters Location
Herndon, VA
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About Volkswagen Group of America
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. It operates a manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee and houses the U.S. operations of a worldwide family of distinguished and exciting brands including Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Volkswagen, as well as VW Credit, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen Group of America brings vehicles to the U.S. that marry the science of engineering and the art of styling, with the goal of offering attractive, safe, and eco-conscious automobiles that are competitive and set world standards in their respective classes. Headquartered in Herndon, Va., the company has approximately 8,000 employees in the United States and sells its vehicles through a 1,000-strong dealer network.
Mission: We offer tailor-made mobility solutions to our customers. We serve our customers' diverse needs with a portfolio of strong brands. We assume responsibility regarding the environment, safety and social issues. We act with integrity and build on reliability, quality and passion as the foundation for our work.
AboutFounded in 1955, Volkswagen Group of America brings vehicles to the U.S. that marry the science of engineering and the art of styling, with the goal of offering attractive, safe, and eco-conscious automobiles that are competitive and set world standards in their respective classes. Headquartered in Herndon, Va., the company has approximately 8,000 employees in the United States and sells its vehicles through a 1,000-strong dealer network.
Mission: We offer tailor-made mobility solutions to our customers. We serve our customers' diverse needs with a portfolio of strong brands. We assume responsibility regarding the environment, safety and social issues. We act with integrity and build on reliability, quality and passion as the foundation for our work.
Founded in 1955, the company's headquarters are in Herndon, Va., Volkswagen Group of America brings vehicles to the U.S. that marry the science of engineering and the art of styling, with the goal of offering attractive, safe, and eco-conscious automobiles that are competitive and set world standards in their respective classes. The company has approximately 5,900 employees in the United States and sells its vehicles through a 990-strong dealer network.
Our work represents the juncture of automotive technology, design and business. Our global presence allows us to offer international career opportunities. We believe that strong global partnerships and the exchange of ideas build better outcomes.
We also believe that the powerful principles of diversity and inclusion help us create an environment where each person feels respected and appreciated. This enables us to develop a workplace where employees can realize their full potential and individually and collectively do our best work. In doing so, we can better achieve its full potential too, because Diversity and Inclusion promotes superior business performance and a competitive advantage.
Fostering a culture of development and inclusion supports our corporate vision of creating an environment of achievement, excitement, trust and teamwork.
It also makes Volkswagen Group of America a great place to work.
DiversityOur work represents the juncture of automotive technology, design and business. Our global presence allows us to offer international career opportunities. We believe that strong global partnerships and the exchange of ideas build better outcomes.
We also believe that the powerful principles of diversity and inclusion help us create an environment where each person feels respected and appreciated. This enables us to develop a workplace where employees can realize their full potential and individually and collectively do our best work. In doing so, we can better achieve its full potential too, because Diversity and Inclusion promotes superior business performance and a competitive advantage.
Fostering a culture of development and inclusion supports our corporate vision of creating an environment of achievement, excitement, trust and teamwork.
It also makes Volkswagen Group of America a great place to work.
Becoming a Leader in Diversity and Inclusion
At Volkswagen Group of America, our goal is to be recognized as a top company for diversity and inclusion practices. Part of our diversity effort involves partnering with organizations such as the National Urban League and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our overall goal to become one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for in America, as well as a Top 50 Company for Diversity. Volkswagen Group of America has already received multiple awards and recognition for our efforts, including:
2017: 100% Score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (Have received this designation 11 out of last 12 years)
2017: Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council Corporation of the Year and Supplier Diversity Professional of the Year.
2015: DiversityINC Top 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity
2014: DIVERSITYPLUS Top 30 Supplier Diversity Programs
2014: Emerging Leader Award: Rainbow Push Global Automotive Summit
2014: National Black MBA Association, Inc. Washington, DC Chapter Corporation of the Year Award
2014: Corporate Plus Award: INROADS Mid-Atlantic Region
First automotive company to sign the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealer’s “15% Formula for Success,” committing to improve the percentage of majority ownership that ethnic minorities have in new car dealerships.
Impact Award from Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council for 2012 Corporation of the Year.
2012 National Association of Minority Automobile Dealer’s Woman of the Year: Machelle Williams, general manager of Diversity and CSR, Volkswagen Group of America.
Established a robust Supplier Diversity program and exceeded VWGoA’s target with 12 percent for inclusion of women, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ owned businesses in our supplier network.
CommunityAt Volkswagen Group of America, our goal is to be recognized as a top company for diversity and inclusion practices. Part of our diversity effort involves partnering with organizations such as the National Urban League and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our overall goal to become one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for in America, as well as a Top 50 Company for Diversity. Volkswagen Group of America has already received multiple awards and recognition for our efforts, including:
2017: 100% Score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (Have received this designation 11 out of last 12 years)
2017: Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council Corporation of the Year and Supplier Diversity Professional of the Year.
2015: DiversityINC Top 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity
2014: DIVERSITYPLUS Top 30 Supplier Diversity Programs
2014: Emerging Leader Award: Rainbow Push Global Automotive Summit
2014: National Black MBA Association, Inc. Washington, DC Chapter Corporation of the Year Award
2014: Corporate Plus Award: INROADS Mid-Atlantic Region
First automotive company to sign the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealer’s “15% Formula for Success,” committing to improve the percentage of majority ownership that ethnic minorities have in new car dealerships.
Impact Award from Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council for 2012 Corporation of the Year.
2012 National Association of Minority Automobile Dealer’s Woman of the Year: Machelle Williams, general manager of Diversity and CSR, Volkswagen Group of America.
Established a robust Supplier Diversity program and exceeded VWGoA’s target with 12 percent for inclusion of women, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ owned businesses in our supplier network.
Volkswagen Group of America has been part of American culture since the first Beetle arrived more than six decades ago. Since that time, we have grown into a family of iconic brands that includes Audi, Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini. Across those brands, more Americans are buying our vehicles today than at any other point in our history, and our financial arm, VW Credit, Inc., is providing new financing to record numbers of American consumers.
As a family of brands and businesses, Volkswagen Group of America is unified by much more than our dedication to building great cars. We are unified by a shared mission and commitment to putting our engineering expertise, innovation and vision to work for the greater good, to help improve our communities and solve the sustainability challenges of the future.
Corporate giving and involvement in our communities is deeply rooted in our culture, and we believe that vibrant public-private partnerships are critical to a strong, sustainable economic future. In 2013 alone, Volkswagen Group of America donated nearly $10 million in funding and in-kind donations to organizations across the country, and we’ve continued our commitment of more than $7 million to support education programs in Tennessee and Virginia.
As a family of brands and businesses, Volkswagen Group of America is unified by much more than our dedication to building great cars. We are unified by a shared mission and commitment to putting our engineering expertise, innovation and vision to work for the greater good, to help improve our communities and solve the sustainability challenges of the future.
Corporate giving and involvement in our communities is deeply rooted in our culture, and we believe that vibrant public-private partnerships are critical to a strong, sustainable economic future. In 2013 alone, Volkswagen Group of America donated nearly $10 million in funding and in-kind donations to organizations across the country, and we’ve continued our commitment of more than $7 million to support education programs in Tennessee and Virginia.
Number of Employees in Volkswagen Group of America
1,001 to 5,000
Volkswagen Group of America Revenue
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