ZF Aftermarket appoints a new Head of Europe

Friedrichshafen, Germany- ZF Aftermarket of the ZF Group, has appointed Mr. Alex Gelbcke as Head of Europe, tasking him with strengthening customer relationships, enhancing employee engagement, and driving growth in the region. Gelbcke, currently CEO Benelux & France at LKQ Europe, brings extensive industry expertise, including 18 years at Tenneco as General Manager & VP Aftermarket EMEA.

Mr. Philippe Colpron, Head of ZF Aftermarket, said, “This key appointment marks an important step in our journey to deepen our customer centricity, particularly for our region of Europe. Alex is a respected professional with 25 years’ experience in the Automotive Aftermarket spanning various vehicle segments. He has comprehensive expertise in both distribution and parts manufacturing and is known for his collaborative leadership and passion for growth. I am delighted to have him join our Global Aftermarket Leadership team and believe this creates the opportunity to further strengthen our partnerships across the industry.”

Mr. Andy Hamilton, President and Executive Managing Director, LKQ Europe, said, “We’d like to thank Alex for his dedication and leadership in driving our business forward across France and the Benelux region. Whilst we are sad to see him go, we recognise this is an exciting opportunity for him to take on a key leadership role at one of our largest supplier partners. We wish Alex every success in his new role and look forward to working closely with him in this new capacity.”

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