Alex Gelbcke Joins ZF Aftermarket as European Leader to Accelerate Customer Focus and Growth

Alex Gelbcke, ab dem 1. Mai 2025 neuer Head of Europe bei ZF Aftermarket. Image: ZF

(IN BRIEF) ZF Aftermarket has announced that Alex Gelbcke will assume the role of Head of Europe, effective May 1, 2025. With 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, Gelbcke is set to enhance customer relationships, drive business growth, and increase employee engagement throughout the European region. Previously, he held leadership roles at LKQ Europe as CEO for Benelux & France and spent 18 years at Tenneco in senior aftermarket positions. Philippe Colpron, Head of ZF Aftermarket, highlighted the appointment as a strategic move to deepen customer centricity and strengthen industry partnerships, while Andy Hamilton from LKQ Europe expressed his appreciation for Gelbcke’s contributions and wished him success in his new role.

(PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 25-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective May 1, 2025, ZF is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Gelbcke as Head of Europe at ZF Aftermarket, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing journey to enhance customer centricity. With an impressive 25-year career in the automotive aftermarket, Gelbcke brings a wealth of industry expertise and a proven track record in driving business growth, strengthening customer relationships, and boosting employee engagement.

Prior to joining ZF, Alex Gelbcke served as CEO for LKQ Europe’s Benelux & France division, and he also spent 18 years at Tenneco as General Manager and Vice President Aftermarket EMEA. His extensive experience across various management roles in well-established companies has equipped him with deep knowledge of both distribution and parts manufacturing. At ZF Aftermarket, his leadership is expected to further consolidate the company’s presence in Europe and reinforce its strategic partnerships throughout the industry.

Philippe Colpron, Head of ZF Aftermarket, commented, “This key appointment represents a major step in our commitment to deepening customer centricity in Europe. Alex is a highly respected professional with vast experience across multiple vehicle segments in the automotive aftermarket. His collaborative leadership style and passion for growth make him the perfect candidate to join our Global Aftermarket Leadership team and strengthen our industry partnerships.”

Andy Hamilton, President and Executive Managing Director of LKQ Europe, added, “We are grateful for Alex’s dedication and leadership during his time with LKQ Europe, where he played a pivotal role in advancing our business in France and the Benelux region. Although we are sad to see him leave, we are excited about his new role at one of our largest supplier partners and look forward to a continued close collaboration.”

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ZF Aftermarket External Communications International
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patric.roos@zf.com

About ZF
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and startup companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.

With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal 2024. The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.

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About ZF Aftermarket
As one of the leading companies in the aftermarket industry, ZF bridges the gap between today’s and tomorrow’s needs by delivering what workshops, distributors, and fleets require across the board. With strong OE links and industry partnerships, ZF Aftermarket not only caters to today’s vehicles but also anticipates future market trends. Leveraging extensive experience and specialized knowledge, ZF Aftermarket provides innovative solutions through its deep and broad portfolio of trusted brands ZF, LEMFÖRDER, SACHS, TRW and WABCO that maximize Uptime – boosting productivity,

SOURCE: ZF Group