Executive Interviews
Flying high: Rob Evans
By Jodie DarlingtonAs Nelson Airport’s brand new terminal nears completion, CEO Rob Evans urges people to visit New Zealand’s stunning Nelson Tasman region.
Spirit of Sumitomo: Olaf Hahn
By Rob PegleyHe may be almost in his 13th year with SumiRiko AVS Germany, but things are anything but unlucky for the company’s CEO Olaf Hahn. What’s more, there are plenty of reasons why he expects to be in the job a whole lot longer.
The road ahead: Dion De Graaff
By Beverley HadgraftAs cars become more complex, there’s a risk that customers can become confused. AutoZone ceo dion de graaff is intent on helping to guide them through the maze.
Family benefits: Dr Roman Sperl
By Rob Pegleythink of a family business and you rarely jump straight to flight simulators that utilise augmented reality, but As Dr roman sperl, ceo of Reiser Simulation and Training, says, this is hardly your typical family business.
Driven to succeed: Steffen Korbach
By Ho Yun KuanAfter almost a decade as CEO of Gemballa, Steffen Korbach has new plans for the company – to steer the firm from doing extreme car modifications to producing its own supercar.
Talent crunch: Romesh Kaul
Executive DirectorBy Jodie DarlingtonRomesh Kaul, Executive Director of Mahindra CIE, explains why people are the automotive manufacturing company’s most important resource.
Grounded while flying high: Thierry Tea
ChairmanBy Wendy KayChairman Thierry Tea keeps his feet firmly on the ground while his business Philjets Group is flying high.
Customer driven: Steve Grossrieder
CEOBy The CEO MagazineFrom mechanic to upper management, JAX Tyres CEO Steve Grossrieder talks customer service, innovation and aggressive growth.
Driving the future: Olaf Bongwald
CEOBy Ho Yun KuanWith CEO Olaf Bongwald at the helm, Valmet Automotive is being steered in the right direction when it comes to building cars.
Power steering: Wolfgang Speck
CEOBy Emma WoollacottCEO Wolfgang Speck is Investing in innovation and new facilities to foster growth and success at Knaus Tabbert.
Braking through to the other side: Thomas Wünsche
CEOBy Jordan MurrayHaving already met ambitious growth targets, Chassis Brakes International’s CEO Dr Thomas Wünsche is focusing on incorporating advanced safety requirements, emissions reduction targets and intelligence into the production of car brakes.