TEMOT International welcomed Robert Schwerbrock to its team at the beginning of the year. In his new role as international business development director, Schwerbrock is responsible for TEMOT International’s strategic business development with shareholders and suppliers.
The 52-year old brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the TEMOT International organization, stemming from more than 20 years in the automotive industry. He holds a degree in business administration in marketing and human resources, is fluent in English, German, Spanish and Portuguese and also is certified as executive leader coach by the ICF (International Coach Federation).
In various positions, he has built a well-deserved reputation for being a communicator and manager. He started his professional career in the Schaeffler Group in 1995 as regional sales manager, where he was responsible for sales in the southern European markets in Portugal, Greece and Turkey, as well as for sales in Southeast Asia. He later moved to São Paulo in Brazil to develop the Schaeffler Group’s export business in the eight Spanish-speaking markets in South America.
Having filled the role of director for the Automotive Aftermarket Division of the brands LuK, INA, FAG and Ruville from 2005 on, he then took over as head of the strategic planning department at Schaeffler Iberia, where he led the local Project Management Office from 2014 to 2017. During this time, he implemented process improvements and held full planning responsibility for the location. In addition, he steered cross-border strategic projects in western Europe, including the regional pricing project.
“We’re more than pleased to welcome Robert to our team,” said Fotios Katsardis, president and CEO of TEMOT International. “He looks back upon a distinguished career in the automotive aftermarket and is a proven expert in the fields of business development and project and product management. On top of this, he brings all the human qualities required to be a real asset to TEMOT International and its shareholders.”
