Overview
- Autoland confirmed that the former finance minister will join its management board as deputy CEO effective January 1, 2026.
- Lindner will oversee marketing, sales and digitalisation with a brief to strengthen distribution, speed up online channels and support expansion, including internationalisation reported by the company.
- Autoland describes itself as Germany’s largest independent car discounter with roughly 1,500 employees at more than 30 locations and headquarters in Sandersdorf‑Brehna and Berlin, reporting €890 million in 2024 revenue and targeting €1 billion in 2025.
- In October the federal cabinet cleared several roles during his cooling‑off period, including an independent seat on Stepstone’s shareholder board, while a planned senior‑advisor post at Teneo has drawn warnings from LobbyControl about potential conflicts of interest.
- Lindner framed the move as aligned with his long‑standing car interest, saying individual mobility is a matter of freedom and that cars should remain affordable for many people.