Victor Muller named Entrepreneur of the Year by Automotive News Europe

The dynamic business acumen of Saab Automobile Chairman Victor Muller was recognized last night when he received an Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 2010 Eurostars Awards ceremony in Paris, staged by trade publication Automotive News Europe. This award was specially created to acknowledge Muller’s outstanding achievements.

The Dutch businessman showed extraordinary tenacity during protracted negotiations to purchase Saab Automobile from General Motors, working closely with Saab’s executive leadership team. The future of Saab Automobile was eventually secured when its takeover by Muller’s company, Spyker Cars NV, was confirmed on February 23.

“I feel incredibly honoured and proud to receive this award,” said Muller, as he was presented with the accolade. “However, this is not just for me, but for all the Saab employees and Saab’s excellent management headed by Jan Åke Jonsson, who have shown tremendous commitment and dedication during a challenging but exciting period in the company’s history.

“Saab has already achieved a great deal in a short space of time. We have strengthened our global organization, successfully launched a new flagship model, forged exciting new business partnerships and ramped up the development of future products and technologies.

“Over the next 12 months Saab will launch two more premium cars, in addition to the new 9-5 sedan, and will enter at least one new market segment. These vehicles will be engineered and designed as true Saabs. All this activity shows Saab is firmly on track to deliver on its business plan.”

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jean-marc.bousquet@laposte.net

Dears,

SAAB are differents. And you must stay in this difference.

Saab are certainly the most of quality. You must stay in this order of quality.

Be SAAB !... Be YOU ! Exceptionnal women and men in SAAB corporation.

I have not SAAB (because I have a short worker for this dream) but I know where is quality and where is the beautiful things and persons.

J.Marc

# 1

September 30, 2010
jose

Ánimo SAAB. Gracias por mantener esta marca tan diferente y por no haberse asociado con una empresa oriental.
Estoy deseoso de ver el nuevo 9-5, y el 9-4X y el nuevo 9-3 ....

# 2

October 2, 2010
Tom

Thank you for all your hard work,Victor Muller. You helped save SAAB.

# 3

October 2, 2010
Viggen Aero

I have been driving SAAB's since 1981. But sadly my 01 & 02 Viggen's will likely be the last. For years Audi, BMW, and even Volvo have made superior cars. Though I really hope Spyker changes that.

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October 14, 2010