FRANKFURT—Enno Straten will head the overall automotive aftermarket segment at Continental A.G., taking over for Peter Wagner.
Straten, 50, comes to the position after leading the replacement market for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The promotion is effective Nov. 1, according to Conti.
"Enno Straten is an experienced manager familiar with the structures of the aftermarket for a long time," said Ismail Dagli, head of the Smart Mobility business area, which includes the automotive aftermarket business segment. "His approach of creating close links between strategy, data analytics and marketing made an important contribution to the current success of our business area replacement tires.
"In our aftermarket business for cars he will be responsible for keeping us on course for growth and preparing us to meet future challenges."
The division comprises replacement and wear parts for the passenger car aftermarket, such as brakes, electronic components, service equipment and batteries.
Straten has been with Conti for more than 20 years, serving in numerous senior management posts during that time—such as head of commercial specialty tires and as key account manager for original equipment in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
Wagner's tenure was highlighted by growth in the automotive aftermarket business segment toward vertical integration.
"Peter successfully promoted the expansion of our aftermarket portfolio in the past years, spearheaded our growth as a one-stop supplier and supported the development of our workshop services, which are an increasingly important area," Dagli said. "This has contributed significantly to our success in the aftermarket business for cars.
"We thank him for his longstanding commitment and wish him all the best for the future."
Wagner left Conti to pursue other business ventures, the company said.
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