Harald Krueger, the chief executive of BMW, collapsed on stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show, forcing the company to suspend its press conference. The 49-year-old chief fainted at his first appearance as head of the car giant, after taking over from Norbert Reithofer in May 2015.

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The Frankfurt Motor show is one of the car industry's major events held in Germany, the home of many car manufacturers. Krueger, the CEO of Munich-based BMW, was taken off stage by two assistants after collapsing prompting the company to end the presentation.

A BMW spokesman told IBTimes UK that Krüger is in stable condition. He was able to walk off stage, although helped by two men.

BMW's Max-Morten Borgmann said in a statement: "At the BMW Group Press Conference the Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW Group, Harald Krüger, experienced a moment of dizziness."

"As a result, the Press Conference was cancelled in order that Mr Krüger could be examined by a doctor. Mr Krüger's health is stable and he is recovering well."

According to BMW, Mr Krüger was feeling unwell ahead of the conference. He presented the new BMW 7 Series Sedan at the popular car show.

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