Volkswagen says top U.S. executive to run new Scout company

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(Reuters) – Volkswagen (ETR:VOWG_p) Group AG said its top North American executive would run its new U.S. company Scout that will build electric pickup trucks.

Scott Keogh, who is president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, has been named to CEO of Scout, an independent company. Pablo Di Si, executive chairman of the Volkswagen South American region, will become head of Volkswagen Group of America, and CEO of the Volkswagen North American region. Both changes are effective Sept. 1.