Effective May 1, 2025, Alex Gelbcke will join ZF as Head of Europe at ZF Aftermarket. Leveraging his extensive experience and deep industry knowledge, Gelbcke is entrusted with strengthening the European region by elevating customer relationships, boosting employee engagement and driving business growth.
Alex Gelbcke comes from LKQ Europe where his current responsibility is CEO Benelux & France. Through various management positions in several well-established companies, including 18 years at Tenneco as General Manager & Vice President Aftermarket EMEA, he was also able to build up sound knowledge of the aftermarket.
“This key appointment marks an important step in our journey to deepen our customer centricity, particularly for our region of Europe,” said Philippe Colpron, Head of ZF Aftermarket. “Alex Gelbcke is a respected professional with 25 years’ experience in the Automotive Aftermarket spanning various vehicle segments.
Alex Gelbcke brings leadership experience
“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,”
Andy Hamilton, President and Executive Managing Director, LKQ Europe, added, “We would like to thank Alex Gelbcke 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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