Klaus Zellmer

As president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Klaus Zellmer oversees the import and distribution of Porsche cars in the United States through the retail operations of approximately 188 U.S. dealers and four ports of entry. Sales support, marketing, parts distribution, and other functions including sales and service training also fall within Zellmer’s responsibility. He further leads operations for the new $100 million Porsche Experience Center and North American headquarters, which opened in Atlanta in 2015; the 27.7-acre complex includes corporate offices for all U.S.-based Porsche entities, a 1.6-mile driver development track, a technical training center, and a restaurant. Zellmer joined Porsche in 1997. Education: Studied business administration in Germany, Great Britain, and the U.S.