BMW CEO Harald Krueger faints at Frankfurt Auto Show

German luxury carmaker BMW’s new chief executive Harald Krueger fainted on stage at the Frankfurt Auto Show on Tuesday.

The 49-year-old 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.

“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,” said BMW.

Chief Financial Officer Friedrich Eichiner took over the press roundtable.

BMW, based in Munich, Germany, is highlighting several cars at the auto show, including the new BMW 7 Series, the new M6 Coupe Competition Edition and M6 GT3, a racing car.

Sales in Europe of BMW Group cars, which include Mini vehicles, have been brisk, rising 21.4 percent in August compared to the same month last year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.