Overview
- Autoland confirmed Lindner’s appointment and said he will oversee marketing, sales and digitalisation to strengthen distribution, accelerate digital projects and support internationalisation.
- The brand‑independent discounter employs about 1,500 people at more than 30 locations and reported roughly €890 million in 2024 revenue as it pushes expansion beyond its East German stronghold.
- Lindner said individual mobility is a question of freedom and argued cars should remain affordable for many rather than a luxury for few.
- In October the federal cabinet handled permissions required under post‑ministerial rules for several roles, including Lindner’s seat on Stepstone’s shareholder board.
- Civil‑society groups and opposition politicians have raised conflict‑of‑interest concerns over his multiple mandates, notably advisory work with Teneo, while Autoland’s CEO cast the hire as a business decision rather than a political move.