Mr Mannering is currently the Executive Director of Audi Korea, a post he has held since 2019. Prior to that, he was Managing Director of Audi Middle East, then Audi Singapore. Earlier in his career, Mr Mannering held senior Aftersales roles at Audi Australia.
"I am excited to return home to lead the extraordinary team at Audi Australia," said Mr Mannering.
"As part of its Vorsprung 2030 strategy, Audi is boldly shaping the future of personal, premium mobility around the world, and it's a mission that I hold very closely. I look forward to sharing in our owners' enthusiasm for the Audi brand in Australia, and taking them along with us on this exciting journey."
On 1st January 2022, Paul Sansom took up his new role of Group Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Australia, following its merger with Audi Australia. Prior to that, Mr Sansom had been the Managing Director of Audi Australia since 2017, following a three-year stint as Managing Director of Audi South Africa.
"I am delighted to hand over the reins of Audi Australia to an executive of Jeff's calibre," said Mr Sansom.
"I look forward to seeing Audi continue on its innovative path, as the technological spearhead of Volkswagen Group Australia, to deliver our customers the very best of premium mobility into the future.
"It has been an honour to lead this incredible brand in Australia and I have the fondest memories of all that we have achieved together."
"Jeff has proved his expertise in successfully steering the Audi brand in several markets around the world," said Andre Konsbruck, Vice President Sales – Region Overseas at AUDI AG.
"I am convinced that Jeff's broad experience will be of great benefit to Audi Australia, and of course, to our many customers Down Under."
The Audi Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium and luxury segments. The brands Audi, Ducati, Lamborghini and Bentley produce at 21 locations in 13 countries. Audi and its partners are present in more than 100 markets worldwide.
In 2021, the Audi Group delivered around 1.681 million cars from the Audi brand, 8,405 sports cars from the Lamborghini brand and 59,447 motorcycles from the Ducati brand to customers. In the 2021 fiscal year, AUDI AG achieved a total revenue of €53.1 billion and an operating profit before special items of €5.5 billion. More than 89,000 people all over the world work for the Audi Group, around 58,000 of them in Germany. With its attractive brands, new models, innovative mobility offerings and groundbreaking services, the group is systematically pursuing its path toward becoming a provider of sustainable, individual, premium mobility.