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Complicating matters, the Volkswagen chairman, Ferdinand K. Piëch, is a member of the founding family of Porsche. His dual role at Porsche and Volkswagen raised the possibility of the glamorous sports car company, in effect, controlling Europe's largest car manufacturer. Mr. Piëch was able to push through his choice because he cobbled together enough board votes from the employee and union representatives. Ferdinand K. Piëch, the Volkswagen chairman, is a member of the founding family of Porsche. His dual role at Porsche and Volkswagen raised the possibility of the glamorous sports car company, in effect, controlling Europe's largest car manufacturer.