PCNA Seminars Hosted by PCNA Wednesday, June 21, 2023
9:00 am-10:00 am Driven by Dreams, the People Presented by Grant Larson & Frank Jung This presentation focuses on those who have had a profound effect on our company, backed up with many Archive images: The designers who shaped our past, present, and future. Our insider stories! Grant Larson - Director Special Vehicles, Exclusive Manufaktur – PAG
Born in Billings, Montana in 1957, Grant Larson has been an exterior designer at Porsche since 1989. An early-age passion for cars was fueled by his role as a curator of the Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum in Mequon, Wisconsin. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Transportation Design and is a Graduate of Distinction from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. Larson was an exterior designer for Audi AG in Munich before joining Porsche. He was the lead designer in projects such as the first Boxster prototype, Carrera GT show car, various 911’s, Boxster Spyders, derivatives, and limited editions, as well as several Motorsport cars such as the 935. His current position is Director of Special Vehicles for the Exclusive Manufaktur. Larson loves classic cars, especially early Porsches and is a big 356 fan. Frank Jung - Manager Corporate Archive and History Services - PAG
Frank Jung (45) succeeded Dieter Landenberger in 2018, who moved to Volkswagen AG in August 2017. Previously, Jung spent six years as head of the Tradition division at Recaro Holding GmbH in Stuttgart. He has close ties to the Porsche company and to Zuffenhausen: Frank Jung's family founded the “Stuttgarter Karosseriewerk Reutter & Co” – a close partner of Porsche since the design office was set up in 1931. Along with the Porsche Museum, the corporation's “memory” forms the bulk of the content for historic public relations work. Frank Jung will drive the digitalization of the company archives, as well as the focus on future-oriented requirements.
10:00am-11:00am Better Routes are Roads Presented by Marco Brinkmann
Marco Brinkmann - Digital Marketing, Global Brand Communities - PAG
Marco Brinkmann is the creator of ROADS – Porsche’s award winning generator for scenic routes. The 41-year old digital marketing executive has extensive experience across multiple verticals and provides game-changing solutions with a precise sense for detail.
11:00am-12:00pm Porsche Motorsport Update & GT4 RS Clubsport in Detail Presented by Volker Holzmeyer
Volker Holzmeyer - President & CEO - PMNA
Volker studied strategic corporate planning, marketing, and automotive engineering at the University of Stuttgart in Germany where he received his technical diploma in business administration in 2007. During his time studying, he worked in product management and product development intern for Porsche Exclusive and technical purchasing of Porsche Classic Products for Porsche Classic. As a graduate student, Volker continued working in procurement management for Porsche Consulting. Following graduation, Volker returned to Porsche Classic, eventually becoming a team leader in pricing & purchasing for Vehicle Restoration. He continued working at Porsche Classic until 2015 when he made the leap to Porsche AG as the Manager of Worldwide After Sales for Porsche Motorsport Racing Vehicles until 2018. In 2019, Volker became the Manager of Motorsport Sales in America and Asia Pacific regions until he became the CEO & President of Porsche Motorsports North America in August 2021.
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Break
1:00pm-2:00pm Racing Porsches in North America Presented by Alwin Springer
Alwin Springer - Former President - PMNA, Cofounder - ANDIAL
2:00pm-3:00pm Behind the Scenes: 911 GT3 RS with Tribute to Carrera RS Package Presented by Michael Tam and Marius Wahl Michael Tam - Product Manager, Sports Cars - PCNA
After obtaining his Mechanical Engineering degree at Georgia Tech, Michael started at Porsche Cars North America as the Product Systems Specialist for the car configurator in the Product Planning team in 2014. Once he had mastered this position, he transitioned to the Exclusive Manufaktur Team in 2015 where he gained valuable deeper insights into our top end customers, dealer exclusive processes and the overall sales process. With his move back to the Product Planning team in late 2017, he was a crucial team member as the Product Planning Analyst in supporting all model lines. In 2019, he became the current Product Manager over the 911/718 model lines and helps relay the desires of US customers back to PAG.
Marius Wahl - Specialist Product Management 911 - PAG
Marius obtained his degree in Business Administration and Engineering in a dual study program with the Porsche AG in Stuttgart. As a part of this program, he contributed to several departments including the production planning of the 918 Spyder, Porsche´s Innovation Management in Weissach and interning at Bentley Motors Ltd. in England. In 2016, Marius started as the Product Manager for the model line 718 Boxster/Cayman in the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur department in Zuffenhausen. Two years later, he became Product Manager for 911 in the Exclusive Manufaktur Team and has been responsible for the coordination of the Individualization Program for the 911 models along the entire product life cycle. Together with the Team from Porsche Cars North America, Marius coordinated the 911 GT3 RS with the Tribute to Carrera RS Package on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7.
3:00pm-4:00pm 911/718 Latest Product Updates: Spyder RS, GT3 RS, Dakar, and more Presented by Michael Tam
2:00pm-3:00pm Porsche Design Timepieces - Sportscar on the wrist Presented by Jochen Schäfer Jochen Schäfer - Senior Category Manager – Porsche Design Timepieces, Porsche Lifestyle Group
After obtaining his sports economics degree at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, Jochen Schäfer spent several years in the organization of professional two wheel motorsports. In 2017 he was entrusted to lead the organization of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. After two successful seasons he transitioned to the product marketing team of Porsche China.In 2022 he assumed the position of Senior Category Manager Timepieces at the Porsche Lifestyle Group in Germany and is responsible for the translation of the unique features of Porsche vehicles to Porsche Design Timepieces, creating exclusive sports cars for the wrist.