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GROUPAUTO INTERNATIONAL is a leading international trading
group in the automotive aftermarket, established in 1990.

 

ABOUT US

GROUPAUTO INTERNATIONAL is a leading international trading group in the automotive aftermarket, established in 1990. Our extensive network of distributors, service providers, and repair specialists for passenger cars and commercial vehicles spans five continents and 116 countries.

We offer businesses, fleets, and private vehicle owners a genuine alternative to car manufacturer service networks—delivering equivalent quality, fast availability, at lower costs. With 65 premium supplier partners, we provide OE-quality (original equipment) spare parts across all market segments, ensuring reliability, performance, and global consistency.

 
 

KEY FIGURES

32
Members
116
Coutries
32
Passenger Car Network Countries
19
Commercial Vehicle Network Countries
65
Global Preferred Suppliers
2061
Distributors
8566
Passenger car workshops
6777
Commercial Vehicle Workshops
8061
Points of sale
 

WHAT SETS US APART

What sets us apart is the combination of core pillars :

 
 
 
 

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Groupauto actively engages with key industry associations to strengthen the independent automotive aftermarket. As a member of FIGIEFA, we advocate for fair competition and access to vehicle data for independent repairers. Through GIPA, we gain valuable market insights to drive strategic decisions. Additionally, our involvement with Talents4AA supports attracting and developing future professionals in the industry. These partnerships reinforce our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a competitive aftermarket.

 
 
 

GROUPAUTO EVENTS : Where your Business Moves Forward

GROUPAUTO hosts global and regional events that bring together our members and suppliers to negotiate, connect, and grow their business. GROUPAUTO Events is where the automotive aftermarket unites in one place.

 
 

THE GAI TEAM

Our team brings together people from many backgrounds and nationalities, combining diverse skills and the flexibility needed to handle international negotiations with ease and drive growth across the market. We’re also a very close-knit team, supporting each other so we can better support you.

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Günter Weber
President & CEO
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Robert Stevens
Director of Technology
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Jérôme Gendre
Business Development Director
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Tini Labitzke
Head of Marketing & Communications
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Olivier Haemmerli
Head of Finance & Administration
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Mario Gundlach
Business Development Director
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Benoît Pradaud
Business Development Manager
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Miguel Gavilanes
Director of Workshop Networks
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Mounir Chikhi
Senior Manager – Global Controlling & Data Management
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Meiding Liu
Marketing & Events Specialist
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Brice Venkataswamy
Accounting
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Julien Tramus
Business Analyst
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Marianne Sakho
Assistant of the CEO
 

CAREER

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