Franz Jung, chairman of the executive board of Porsche China. [Photo/IC]

Porsche announced management changes in the sports car manufacturer's sales regions and subsidiaries, with Franz Jung, 52, appointed as chairman of the executive board of Porsche China on June 1.

Jung has been with Porsche since 2014 as the vice-president of the regional overseas and emerging markets.

His predecessor in China, Deesch Papke, 53, had developed the market for the past two years and is returning to Dubai to take over management of Porsche Middle East and Africa subsidiary.