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This week StepsBridge attended Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) SHOW in Las Vegas to support its customers and get insight into the latest trends and innovations.

Yesterday, StepsBridge attended the Congress of #InterimManagement organized by the Asociación Interim Management España (AIME) in Madrid. It was a great opportunity to interact with key players offering services in the Spanish market and gain more insight into the challenges and trends of the sector. Main takeaways: - Juan Carlos Martínez Lázaro gave a comprehensive overview of the current geopolitical situation and explained how China’s overcapacity—producing 1/3 of global demand but consuming only 1/6 of it—will lead to massive exports, putting other economies under significant pressure. - Mercedes Hernández emphasized the value of seniority, highlighting the advantages of diversity not only in terms of gender but also across generations, and underscored the importance of combating ageism as a social issue. - Rosa Santos Fernandez clarified the challenges businesses face when politicians act against common sense and market realities, leading to overregulation, which creates more uncertainty and insecurity. This has a detrimental effect on investment and growth—nothing could be less "progressive" than that. - Alberto Fernández Varela provided valuable insights on how the public sector could act as a catalyst to boost demand, much like it did with consulting in the 1990s. - Fran Murcia clearly explained the importance of staying fit, both for oneself and for those we love. His comparison of leadership in sports with business leadership was incredible. - Xavier Marcet discussed humanistic leadership and his formula, VmPeCa, which encourages leaders to keep an eye on business outcomes while focusing on more than just results. The way we make an impact and how we achieve it matters. - Rodrigo Miranda Beltrán spoke about AI and how we can leverage it. It's not about replacement; it's about creating synergies, fostering evolution, and driving innovation. #BuildingBusinessBridges

We are glad to welcome to the StepsBridge TEAM: Nils Garrelfs Nils is an interim manager and project leader with more than 16 years of experience in the #automotiveindustry in Europe, China, Africa and The Americas. He has gained his professional experience from strategy consulting for major #automotive OEMs and suppliers at Berylls by Alix Partners and Accenture, in various strategic functions at BMW Group and as COO of an emerging manufacturing company for automotive components. As interim manager he takes over positions for consulting companies, private equity investors, OEMs and suppliers. His work covers restructuring programs, strategy implementation, program management, operations programs in distressed situations and task forces for critical supplier enablement. Nils holds Master's degrees from Università Bocconi and Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien. #BuildingBusinessBridges

Last week, StepsBridge attended Automechanika Frankfurt, and here are the highlights of the #automotiveaftermarket show: - The event has returned to normal after some very weak editions due to the pandemic, with the number of visitors and exhibitors now more or less at pre-COVID levels. - Country-supported #automotive pavilions remain the primary beneficiaries of the show. While big brands attract attention, new contacts and visibility opportunities are more relevant for medium and small players. - There was a strong focus on #sustainability, not only with a dedicated area for the topic but also with manufacturers showcasing their advancements in this field. - Last but not least, it was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and have some fun! Interested in learning more about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities? Don’t hesitate to contact us for support. #BuildingBusinessBridges Bart Timmermans, Rosario Giorgio Mangiapia, Martin Pring, Bogumił Papierniok, MBA, Rüdiger Hölzel, Miguel Ángel Casas Prósper

Last week StepsBridge colleagues were actively engaged in providing insights, building partnerships, and interacting with #AutomotiveIndustry peers. Here are some of the week's highlights from Automechanika Frankfurt: - We celebrated StepsBridge's membership in APRA Europe AISBL (Michael Haumann (Dr.-Ing.) welcoming Miguel Ángel Casas Prósper) - Bogumił Papierniok, MBA gave a talk on EVs during #Sustainability Day organised by FAAS -Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability. - Bart Timmermans and Rüdiger Hölzel provided insights into #battery maintenance at the Wolk & Nikolic After Sales Intelligence GmbH booth. Interested in learning more about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the #automotive market? Feel free to contact us for more information. #BuildingBusinessBridges #automotiveaftermarket

We are pleased to announce that a new colleague, Philippe Meignen, is joining our team. Philippe brings 35 years of experience in the #AutomotiveIndustry, having worked for major OEM PSA Peugeot Citroën (Stellantis) and global #Automotive Tier 1 suppliers such as Inalfa Roof Systems, Takata, and Joyson Safety Systems. He has held various roles across Engineering, Business Development, Program Management, and Sales, including positions as Customer Sales Manager and Global Sales Director. Philippe has consistently operated in multicultural environments, with international engagements across Europe, the U.S., Brazil, and China. Most recently, he has been supporting European companies in their growth within the French market, particularly in the areas of safety, leather products, and batteries for small e-mobility solutions. A native French speaker, Philippe is also fluent in English. StepsBridge #BuildingBusinessBridges

Last week we had the chance to visit the CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf - the world's No.1 trade fair for mobile travel with Gerry Lamberti, Justin Coulter and Alex Hodschayan to get more insight into the European #motorhome business and discuss the next step strategies of the growing presence of SuperSprings International in the Market. It has been a great opportunity for the whole team to share experiences, provide advice and bring forward the team spirit! StepsBridge #BuildingBusinessBridges #RVbuilders #sumosprings Martin Pring, Rosario Giorgio Mangiapia & Miguel Ángel Casas Prósper

Are you attending Automechanika Frankfurt? Do not hesitate to contact us for a f2f meeting during the show! During the next days a delegation of StepsBridge colleagues will be attending the fair and will do some presentations about the latest trends in the #automotiveindustry. - Bart Timmermans and Rüdiger Hölzel will be speaking about #EVbattery repair at the Wolk & Nikolic After Sales Intelligence GmbH booth, Hall 4.1 FOY15, on Wednesday 11th at 11 a.m. - Bogumił Papierniok, MBA will be speaking about #EVremanufacturing at the Hall 5.0 - Sustainability Court on Wednesday 11th at 13:45 under the APRA Europe AISBL & FAAS -Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability organization. Also attending as visitors: Rosario Giorgio Mangiapia, Martin Pring and Miguel Ángel Casas Prósper https://lnkd.in/dv4SyM3

After the Summer Break... thinking about a new challenge...? To reinforce our team globally, we are looking for an Independent #Automotive Sales Consultant and Contractor supporting the acquisition and execution of customer's projects worldwide. StepsBridge is an Automotive Boutique Consulting with 15 Associates and presence in more than 10 countries with focus on TierX-OE and Independent #Aftermarket Business. Idea is to join StepsBridge global network and operate as an associate. Our customers are automotive component manufacturers and service providers willing to enter and/or expand their sales in countries where they have low or non presence. We do cover today markets like Europe, Middle East North Africa, India, South Korea or Japan among others. Additionally the candidate should win accounts in the region where he/she is based to promote those accounts abroad/overseas. AUTOMOTIVE means passenger cars, Light Commercial Vehicles (#LCV vans) and also #HeavyDuty / #CommercialVehicle segments. Remark: this is an open role to work as contractor. It means you will need to be self-employed or have your own company in order to be able to join our platform. Ideally the candidate (m/f/n) will match following criteria: Expertise in Sales, Marketing and Business Development Strong track of records and consolidated expertise in the #AutomotiveIndustry. Preferably > 20 years Experience in the channel #TierX-->#OEM and/or Independent #AutomotiveAftermarket Fluent in English is a must. Other languages an asset. International experience desirable Candidate should have hands-on mentality, open to travel, willing to work independently but under the umbrella of a consolidated network, proactive, open-minded and a clear explorer plus hunter spirit. The candidate will be based in home office. Willing to know more about us? Follow us: https://lnkd.in/d_awDtr Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eS9XTNNw All applications will be managed high confidentially. Please, send your CV, own (company/services) presentation if available, and a brief summary of your interest in the role to: info@stepsbridge.com Thanks in advance for your interest and time.