The Importance of Data in the Automotive Sector
One of the highlights of the event is the presentation by Daan van Leeuwen, COO of VWE Automotive. With a rich background as director of Finnik and his current role at VWE, Daan brings a wealth of knowledge about the importance of data in the Automotive sector.
His presentation will focus on how value can be added for end-users through platforms and unique data, which are essential for supporting business processes within car dealerships.
Presentation Garage Formula Top-40 Edition 2024
The event reaches its peak with the presentation of the Garage Formula Top-40 Edition 2024 by Clem Dickmann, director of AUMACON. The ranking, an annual tradition, provides an overview of the most successful garage formulas in the Netherlands. This year, the first copy will be presented by Rogier Roet, formula manager of AutoFirst, the fastest growing formula of 2023.
Networking and Dinner
After the substantive programme, there will be ample time for networking during the subsequent drinks reception and walking dinner. This offers an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, make new connections, and strengthen existing relationships.
Theme: For a healthy future, the universal automotive industry must take a step forward now.
Full programme
Monday 16 September 2024 – 15:30 hrs – 16:00 hrs doors open
Programme Part 1 (4:00 PM – 5:15 PM)
- Daan van Leeuwen (COO at VWE Automotive) on the value of data. Daan is the former director of Finnik and is currently responsible for the platforms and data at VWE Automotive. Adding value for end-users is central to his work.
At VWE, this value is added through platforms and unique data that support the business processes of car dealerships. - Bernd-Jan de Rooij (Manager International Business Development at Innovam) on retention & education. For over 90 years, Innovam has been supporting brand- and non-brand-affiliated organisations in the sustainable training and certification of their employees, ensuring they remain empowered in their many roles within the industry, both now and in the future.
- Interview by chairman of the day Meindert Schut with Emiel Stolk (owner of Stolk Autoservice in Dieverbrug). Emiel Stolk is the owner of one of the 3,200 Bovag members with an independent car dealership. Last year, his company – after an exciting final – was named ‘Independent Car Dealership of the Year 2023’.
programme part 2 (17:30 – 18:20)
- Zoran Nikolic (Wolk & Nikolic). Zoran Nikolic is Managing Director and co-owner of Wolk and Nikolic After Sales Intelligence, a leading company in consultancy for the automotive aftermarket. With a career spanning over 20 years, Nikolic has become an industry expert. He was notably the pioneer of a major study into the European automotive parts market, which set an industry standard. Nikolic has delivered over 100 innovative solutions to aftermarket suppliers, contributing to the growth of the company as a major player in the automotive industry.
- Presentation of the AUMACON Garage Formula Top-40 Edition 2024 by Clem Dickmann, Director of AUMACON. The first copy of the 2024 Edition will be presented by Rogier Roet, Formula Manager of AutoFirst, the fastest growing formula of 2023.