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EUROPART: Kamphaus takes on direction of Category Management

Hagen, 19.02.2018

On February 1, 2018, Sebastian Kamphaus (37) became the Director of Category Management. As the Category Management Director, Kamphaus is also a member of the management of Europe's leading trading company for commercial vehicle spare parts, garage supplies and accessories. "I am excited that we were able to fill this key position with one of our own employees who deeply identifies with the EUROPART brand and our industry, while also displaying a high level of competency and many years of experience in sourcing and assortment selection", EUROPART CEO Andreas Rode explains. "Sebastian Kamphaus integrated his know-how very successfully in his previous position in the company, especially with regard to the strategic development of our own brand, EUROPART Premium Parts." As the Category Management Director, Kamphaus is responsible for sourcing, product management and supplier development.

Sebastian Kamphaus is a graduate Business Economist who has worked for EUROPART since 2013. At the time, he established the new International Sourcing division, which includes the Sourcing, Quality Management and Technical & Strategic Training departments, as well as EUROPART Consulting Ltd. in Asia. In this role he is also responsible for the further development and positioning of the company's own EUROPART Premium Parts brand. He has also managed the Automotive Technology division within Category Management since December 2017.

"I look forward to the new challenge and associated opportunity to participate in shaping the company", Kamphaus says. "In Category Management we were able to fill key positions with outstanding employees during the last few weeks. These include reliable and well-deserving employees from our own ranks, as well as external industry experts and trade experts who are new to the industry. With this team we will succeed in facing the changing challenges in our industry, and as Europe's largest commercial vehicle spare parts dealer we will stay true to our aspiration to shape our industry. 

Kamphaus emphasizes that in the future, EUROPART will also act as a reliable partner for customers as well as brand partners and suppliers on the other side. "Our primary goal is to design an assortment that meets the requirements of our international customers. We will intensify and internationalise our collaboration with partners from the industry, while continuing to develop our own renowned and award-winning brand EUROPART Premium Parts with the necessary care."

Sebastian Kamphaus
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