Alps Alpine recently announced the appointment of Sascha Kunzmann as the new President of the company in Europe, effective immediately. Kunzmann succeeds Wilfried Baumann, who will remain as Corporate Vice President and continue to oversee European business. 

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Wilfried Baumann for his exceptional contributions during his tenure as President of Alps Alpine Europe over the past eleven years," says CEO Hideo Izumi. "His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving the company's growth and success, particularly in the European Automotive market."

Alps Alpine Europe in next phase of growth

"We are delighted to appoint Sascha Kunzmann as the new President of Alps Alpine Europe," Hideo Izumi continued. "His extensive experience, strong leadership skills, and deep understanding of the European market make him ideally suited to lead Alps Alpine Europe in the next phase of its growth."

Professional career of Sascha Kunzmann

Kunzmann joined the manufacturers of electromechanical components and in-vehicle infotainment products in 2007. He has held various management positions in sales, business development, purchasing and engineering. Here he has played a major role in the growth of the company's automotive business and the development of new industrial IoT solutions. Most recently, he was Vice President of Engineering in Europe, where he played a key role in driving innovation and operational excellence. Since 2022, Sascha Kunzmann has also held the role of Managing Director. In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall operations in Europe.

Incoming President Sascha Kunzmann is looking forward to the new position: "I am honored and excited to be taking on this new role." He emphasizes, the company has a strong bond and a rich history of technological innovation. He is looking forward to shaping the company's future together with the entire team.