BMW CEO faints on motor show stage

Employees assist BMW�CEO Harald Krueger after his fall during a press conference at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. Picture: Uli Deck / EPA.

Employees assist BMW�CEO Harald Krueger after his fall during a press conference at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. Picture: Uli Deck / EPA.

Published Sep 15, 2015

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Frankfurt Motor Show - BMW's new chief executive, Harald Krueger, fainted on stage at the Frankfurt auto show on Tuesday, a Reuters witness reported.

Krueger collapsed as he was commenting on BMW's latest models during a news conference. Two men escorted him off stage. Kruger was able to walk.

A BMW spokesman said over the public address system: “I'm a bit lost for words.”

It was the first appearance at a major auto show by Krueger, who took the helm as CEO in May.

BMW later said: “Harald Krueger experienced a moment of dizziness. As a result, the press conference was cancelled in order that Mr Krueger could be examined by a doctor. Mr Krueger's health is stable and he is recovering well.”

Chief Financial Officer Friedrich Eichiner took over the press roundtable.

Reuters

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