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The Austrian bought into the company at the end of 2009, and has been an increasing influence ever since. His new title reflects how closely he has been working with team owner Sir Frank Williams, especially since the departure of former chairman Adam Parr.
Sir Frank said: “Toto’s new role, working closely alongside myself, is about Williams looking forward and managing the successful running of the company. I am looking forward to our new working relationship, and I have every belief that this partnership will help take Williams F1 from strength to strength.”
Wolff added: “It’s a great honor for me to be assisting and supporting Sir Frank in his role as team principal at Williams. I have been a shareholder in the business since 2009, and I am really looking forward to being able to take my responsibilities to a new level. I know that together we will work tirelessly to make the group and team as successful as it can be.”
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Williams Grand Prix Holdings shareholder Toto Wolff has formalized his increasingly influential role in the team by stepping up from being a non-executive to an executive director.
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