Matthias Mueller has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Volkswagen as part of a management shake-up in the wake of the emission tests scandal.<br /><br /> The man who was the head of the iconic sports car company, Porsche had been widely tipped for the top job. Porsche is owned by Volkswagen a company Mueller joined in 1977.<br /><br /> Following the confirmation of his appointment he said his most urgent task was to win back trust. He has the backing of many employees.<br /><br /> “He knows his business and he knows the company. He won’t take long to familiarize himself. He is well informed. I guess he will do a good job,” said one employee.<br /><br /> The Wolfsburg company confirmed Mueller will take over the reins with immediate effect and run Porsche as well until a successor is found.<br /><br /> Former chief executive Martin Winterkorn resigned on Wednesday and it’s reported more employees are set to go.
