BMW Chief Harald Krueger Faints at Frankfurt Auto Show

BMW chief executive Harald Krueger fainted today during a press briefing at the IAA auto show in Frankfurt, forcing the German carmaker to halt the presentation.

  • 49-year-old Harald Krueger, who has headed BMW since May, was speaking to reporters at the company's exhibit at the show when he felt dizzy.
    49-year-old Harald Krueger, who has headed BMW since May, was speaking to reporters at the company's exhibit at the show when he felt dizzy.
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  • Krueger collapsed as he was commenting on BMW's latest models.
    Krueger collapsed as he was commenting on BMW's latest models.
  • Two men escorted him off stage. He was able to walk.
    Two men escorted him off stage. He was able to walk.
  • In a brief statement, BMW said the CEO had a dizzy spell and that he had not been feeling well in the morning after returning from a trip abroad.
    In a brief statement, BMW said the CEO had a dizzy spell and that he had not been feeling well in the morning after returning from a trip abroad.
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  • BMW added Kruger's health is "stable and he is recovering well."
    BMW added Kruger's health is "stable and he is recovering well."
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