United States. Continental announced that Stefan Feder has been appointed Head of Automotive Aftermarket and OES in North America.
Feder has been with the company since 2004, holding various positions at Continental, Continental Tire and Continental ContiTech. He most recently served as Head of WD Channel Sales for Continental ContiTech in the United States and Canada.
In his new role, Feder will have a variety of responsibilities including managing sales, marketing, operations, quality and product management. In addition to leading the aftermarket business, Feder will oversee Continental's original equipment services (OES) business. Feder has spent the last six years of his career working in the U.S. market.
"This is a time of very rapid change for both Continental and the automotive industry in general," Feder said of his new role. "This provides new opportunities to expand our business and bring cutting-edge technology to the aftermarket. Our goal at Continental is to help define and develop the future of mobility, and we look forward to meeting that challenge. Our team is passionate and experienced, and we will continue to put our customers at the heart of our business."
Feder joined Continental in 2004, as part of a dual Work-Study program, from which he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. In 2017 he completed the International Management Program at Continental. Feder is co-founder and current Vice Chair of the Auto Care Association's Sustainability Committee.
