Aftermarket Executives Meet in Germany for Executive Development Series

Northwood University, in collaboration with Talents4AA, is pleased to announce that Aftermarket University’s INFUSION 24 Hamburg executive development series, hosted by Meyle, will run through June 6.

Leaders from the Americas are in Germany this week to collaborate with European partners on tough topics facing our global industry, sustainability, supply chain, cybersecurity, M&A strategies and more key topics. Learners will develop a visionary strategic game plan to take back to their respective organizations to help them achieve better results.

“Northwood recognizes Talents4AA and their significant contributions in arranging world-class presenters and special accommodations for our global event,” said Dr. Thomas Litzinger, Executive Director of Aftermarket University. “We welcome and appreciate our prestigious roster of presenters.”

The keynote address will be delivered by Fotios Katsardis, President and CEO of Temot, and Maria Elo, author, speaker, consultant and professor of international business and international entrepreneurship at the University of Southern Denmark.

Other items on the agenda include the following presentations and speakers:

• Global sales strategy: Christian Ludwig, vice president of sales, Meyle

• European secondary market landscape: Fotios Katsardis, President and CEO of Temot

• M&A Strategies and best practices in the European secondary market: Sebastian Hoff, Managing Director of IKA Germany

• Best practices in supply chain, logistics and innovation: Tülay Önder, : vice president, supply chain management, Meyle

• Cybersecurity and the current state of public affairs in Europe: Gyula Kimpan, public affairs and sustainable development management, Temot International GmbH

• Emotional Intelligence: Dr. Thomas Litzinger, Executive Director of Aftermarket University and Chair of Aftermarket Education at Northwood University

• EU sustainability, global strategy and best practices: Stéphane Freitas, senior marketing advisor at NEXUS Automotive International, and Klara Schönfelder, head of corporate responsibility, Meyle

• Digitalization strategy and best practices in the global aftermarket: Marius Kaufhold, CEO, ATZ Marketing

• Game-Changing Results: Creating Competitive Advantage: Dr. Clint Longeneckerprofessor emeritus of leadership and organizational excellence, University of Toledo

• Panel discussion: James O’Dell, associate director and professor of aftermarket education at Northwood University

• Warehouse visit: KFZ24 team

Niklas Arndt, Head of Accounts and Online Channels and CEO of MEYLE North America Inc., highlighted the importance of this collaboration between Meyle, Aftermarket University, Talents4AA and other industry players, to bring this important program to Hamburg.

“Over the past two years, the secondary market has undergone increasingly rapid development, resulting in different stages and market structures,” he noted. “Developments and changes are occurring in increasingly short time frames, which have an impact on existing processes and structures and pose new challenges for all market participants. »

“In order to play an active role in this exciting change, we want – and must – bring together young, innovative minds with experienced industry players,” added Arndt. “This is the only way we can continue to meet the unique needs of each market while achieving our common goal: creating the future of the aftermarket.” »