04/09/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2025 02:27
Berlin, 9 April 2025
Berlin, 9 April 2025 - AUTO1 Group SE, Europe's leading digital automotive platform for buying and selling used cars, announces the appointment of Patrick Mayer as Vice President Remarketing Europe. Mayer will drive the success of the company's Remarketing and Merchant business, further strengthening AUTO1 Group's position as a leader in the European automotive market.
Patrick Mayer brings extensive experience and expertise to AUTO1 Group, with a career spanning over a decade in the automotive and consulting industries. Most recently, Mayer served several years as Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he worked with automotive clients worldwide, advising on top-management topics and delivering impactful solutions since 2015.
Between 2021 and 2023, Patrick took on the role of Chief Business Development Officer at AVAG Holding SE, one of Europe's largest dealership groups. During his tenure, he gained hands-on experience in driving growth and digital innovation at a multi-brand, multi-location car dealer group. His leadership in product and technology innovation, combined with direct engagement with a variety of premium and volume brand car dealers, provided him with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the automotive retail sector.
Moritz Lück, SVP Sales & Operations at AUTO1 Group, comments: "I am thrilled to welcome Patrick Mayer to our European leadership team as VP Remarketing Europe. He is highly experienced in top-management topics and, at the same time, deeply familiar with the day-to-day realities of dealers and their challenges in trading cars. Patrick's extensive industry knowledge, combined with his hands-on experience in both strategic and operational roles, makes him the perfect fit to lead our Remarketing business. His expertise will be instrumental in accelerating our growth agenda and driving innovation in automotive remarketing."
Patrick Mayer adds: "I am excited to join AUTO1 Group and contribute to its mission of transforming the automotive industry. With its innovative digital trading platform and strong market presence, AUTO1 Group is uniquely positioned to further unlock the massive growth potential in Europe's used car market. I look forward to working with the talented team to deliver exceptional value to our Remarketing partners."
About AUTO1 Group
Founded in 2012, AUTO1 Group is a multi-brand technology company that is building the best way to buy and sell cars. Its local European consumer brands like wirkaufendeinauto.de offer consumers the fastest and easiest way to sell their car. Its merchant brand, AUTO1.com, is Europe's largest wholesale platform for car trading professionals. With its retail brand Autohero, AUTO1 Group is using its technology, scale and operational excellence to develop the best consumer experience to buy a used car. AUTO1 Group is operating in over 30 countries and generated a revenue of EUR 6.3 billion in 2024. Following its successful IPO in February 2021, the group's shares are trading on the regulated market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol AG1 and the ISIN DE000A2LQ884.
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