Episodes

  • S03E06 with Andreas Habeck, Consultant at Egon Zehnder

    S03E06 with Andreas Habeck, Consultant at Egon Zehnder
    Nov 20 2024
    Andreas brings a unique perspective, combining a background in automotive and a deep understanding of how top leadership influences the industry, especially in the fast-evolving aftermarket sector. In our conversation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities around leadership transitions, the role of company culture, and the ongoing transformation within the aftermarket industry.
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • S03E05 with Neil Fryer, VP & General Manager Global Aftermarket at Phinia

    S03E05 with Neil Fryer, VP & General Manager Global Aftermarket at Phinia
    Nov 13 2024
    In our conversation, we dive into Phinia’s focus on the aftermarket, the hands-on training they’re offering workshops on EVs, hydrogen, and advanced diagnostics, and how sustainability is becoming a driving force in their strategy. Neil shares valuable thoughts on the future of aftermarket service globally and the opportunities ahead in electrification and alternative fuels.
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • S03E04 with Alex Brenner, Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group

    S03E04 with Alex Brenner, Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group
    Nov 6 2024
    In our conversation, we’ll dive into BCG’s latest findings on topics like the rise of fleet ownership, the power of data and connected vehicles, and the growing importance of sustainability. Alex brings a unique viewpoint, blending technology and aftermarket insights to share where he thinks the industry is heading over the next decade.
    Show More Show Less
    39 mins
  • S03E03 Hasmeet Kaur, President Transportation Division & Cedric Dackam President Automotive Aftermarket at Mann+Hummel

    S03E03 Hasmeet Kaur, President Transportation Division & Cedric Dackam President Automotive Aftermarket at Mann+Hummel
    Oct 30 2024
    In this episode, Hasmeet and Cedrick share insights into Mann+Hummel’s strategy for the future of transportation, focusing on innovations in customer-centric solutions, sustainability, and digitalization. We’ll hear how they plan to tackle evolving market demands across the globe, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, and how technologies like AI are shaping the company’s approach to data and service excellence.
    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • S03E02 with Peter Lukassen, director Sustainability at Bosch

    S03E02 with Peter Lukassen, director Sustainability at Bosch
    Oct 23 2024
    In this episode, we’ll explore how Bosch is integrating sustainability across its global operations, the challenges of transforming a large organization, and how sustainability can become a real growth driver for the aftermarket industry. Peter will also share insights into some exciting new projects like circular economy initiatives for spark plugs and wiper blades, and the future of sustainable mobility.
    Show More Show Less
    36 mins
  • S03E01 with Stefania Pokladek, Head of Autoparts at Mercado Libre

    S03E01 with Stefania Pokladek, Head of Autoparts at Mercado Libre
    Oct 16 2024
    In this episode, Stefania gives us insights into Mercado Libre’s massive scale, with more than 145 million unique visitors, making it a powerhouse in the region. She talks about how her experience has prepared her to lead e-commerce growth in Latin America’s automotive sector. We’ll also hear about their cutting-edge logistics, like ultra-fast two-hour delivery, and how Mercado Libre is shaping the future of parts e-commerce through technology, data, and customer-focused solutions.
    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • #07 with Joe Stephan, VP Sales and Business Development at NEXUS

    #07 with Joe Stephan, VP Sales and Business Development at NEXUS
    Apr 20 2023
    Today we are going to talk about the international trading group business. Joe has plenty of experience in the north American aftermarket. We talk about the consolidation of distributors in the US and how that effects NEXUS, their USP for their members and an important part of that is an ecosystem of startups they are building providing both new technology to the market as well as new revenue streams to their members and even distributors. The increase of e-commerce sales in the US during COVID which jumped to nearly 15%. How Nexus is dealing with the sustainability & electrification topics and under which circumstances the bring your own part approach for workshops can be beneficial in the long run. Great insights on how NEXUS is working the N-American market and also their unique approach on trying to create additional value to their members.
    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • #06 with Jonathan Amo, Director Global Aftermarket Product Content at Gates

    #06 with Jonathan Amo, Director Global Aftermarket Product Content at Gates
    Apr 6 2023
    If you’ve worked with Gates before in the Aftermarket chances are high that you’ve stumbled over the name of todays guest which is: Jonathan Amo – We know each other for quite some time and it feels at least for me that he is kind of the jack of all trades at Gates – all roads lead to Jon somehow. We talk about that of course but moreover about his favourite topic which is data. Jon’s a big advocat of data quality in the automotive aftermarket and his mission is to make Gates the #1 company for Data Quality. We talk about the timeliness of data & how important it is. Working with different Data formats between Europe/Asia and North-America, about the data situation in Mexico as a dual-standard country and the situation further south as well. If big e-commerce players are a chance or threat for parts manufacturers, the ongoing electrification and how it effects Gates as well as value added services they have to offer to their customers to stay competitive.
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins