SAF-HOLLAND SE, a leading global supplier of trailer and truck components, has announced the appointment of Alexandre Charpiot as the new President EMEA, effective September 1, 2026. He will succeed Christoph Gunter, who is departing to take on a new leadership role outside the company. This leadership change comes as SAF-HOLLAND continues to execute its drive2030 strategy, focusing on strengthening market position and pursuing growth opportunities.
Christoph Gunter has been instrumental in shaping the EMEA region over the past seven years. As President EMEA and a member of the executive team, he managed the company's largest regional business. His achievements include the successful integration of Haldex in the EMEA region and the development of new growth opportunities in strategically important markets. Alexander Geis, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of SAF-HOLLAND SE, expressed gratitude for Gunter's contributions and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Alexandre Charpiot brings extensive experience to his new role, having served the company since 2009 in various leadership positions across original equipment and aftermarket businesses. He has overseen sales, logistics, purchasing, and product management. Since 2022, as Vice President Sales OEM EMEA, he led sales activities in the original equipment business, managed European subsidiaries, and played a key role in integrating Haldex, Tecma, and Assali Stefen. His deep industry knowledge and customer relationships position him well to continue the region's successful development.
In his new capacity, Charpiot will align the EMEA region with SAF-HOLLAND's strategic goals under the drive2030 strategy. The focus will be on further strengthening the company's market position, optimizing operational performance, and pursuing additional growth opportunities across the product portfolio. For more information about SAF-HOLLAND, visit www.safholland.com.
