Overall responsibility for Akzo Nobel VR Germany remains with Jeanette Ast-Leiner as Country Sales Manager. In this function, she is responsible for the sales of all brands as well as the strategic orientation of Akzo Nobel in the area of vehicle refinishes in Germany. Those responsible for the realigned areas of direct sales, trade support, business development and technology report directly to her. At the same time, Jeanette Ast-Leiner is also responsible for the management of Akzo Nobel Coatings GmbH.
New Head of Direct Sales North
Area Sales Manager Marcus Lorek is responsible for the support and expansion of the Germany-wide sales structure. Carsten Kaltenbrunn will take over the management of Direct Sales North in the role of Area Sales Manager. Area Sales Manager Thomas Faß is in charge of Direct Sales South. Armin Dürr, Technical Service Manager, is responsible for Technology and Support. Stefan Oesterling will continue to be responsible for operational consulting, business development, key accounts and the Acoat Selected network.
Closer to the customer
"With the new sales structure, we are moving even closer to the needs of our customers. It is important to us to strengthen our partners in their services and to effectively support them in expanding their expertise," says Jeanette Ast-Leiner.