VW boss Blume receives almost 10 million euros – less than his predecessor. As part of cost-cutting measures throughout the company, Blume, like the rest of the board, foregone five percent of his salary.
Despite his departure in the summer of 2022, Diess earned more than Blume because, as is usual at Volkswagen, he will receive his executive salary for two more years given the contract that runs until October 2025. Blume continues to run the listed sports car subsidiary Porsche AG, both companies share his salary equally.