Women Automotive Network

Stop doubting your impact. We love what Sabine SCHEUNERT shared because she’s right. No one defines your seat at the table. Not the hierarchy. Not the industry. Not the expectations around you. We’ve all questioned if we belong. Worked quietly behind the scenes. Waited for recognition that never came. The moment you back yourself, everything changes. Speak up with conviction. Share the idea others are afraid to voice. Lead with purpose, not permission. Every time a woman in automotive believes in her path, she paves the way for another. That’s how progress accelerates. This isn’t about being louder. It’s about standing steady, even when the road is rough. Courage, curiosity, belief. That’s leadership in motion. Because if you can still see that little smile in the mirror each morning, you’re exactly where you need to be. Execution is everything. Be part of the change. Join the Women Automotive Network: https://lnkd.in/eY5Wtzdh

Driving progress together: the global automotive community meets in Mexico! At the Women Automotive Summit: Mexico, you will hear from industry leaders sharing what it takes to lead through transformation — from navigating multicultural and volatile environments, to redefining leadership for a new era of mobility, strengthening teamwork and negotiation skills, and building strong, value driven teams that leave a lasting legacy. Confirmed speakers include: Maru Escobedo, President & CEO BMW Group Marcela Barreiro, President & CEO Daimler Truck México Ricardo Anaya Benítez, Director Ford Motor Company Mayra González, Divisional VP Marketing & Sales Nissan Motor Corporation Teresa Gutierrez, CEO Tesla Mexico Luciana Herrmann, Communications Director Nissan Motor Corporation Marianela Calderón, Deputy Director of Employee Experience Kia México 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗜𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮, Director Volkswagen Group Services México An exclusive opportunity to connect with decision-makers shaping the future of mobility — and gain the insights, ideas, and inspiration to shape your own. Secure your place today and join us in Mexico: https://lnkd.in/eGa9Dv2q

What a week it’s been since Women Automotive Summit: Europe 2025! We’ve pulled together an overview capturing the highlights, insights, and key moments from across the day — from leadership stories to industry shifts shaping the future of mobility. If you couldn’t join us in Germany (or just want to relive it), you can now read the full event reflections here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eB9vV6Cg

Loved having the Kia Europe team with us — the passion and curiosity in the room made this year’s Summit one to remember!

“𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘥 — 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺.” That message, quoted on stage, echoed throughout our European Summit 2025— a shared commitment and determination that led to this moment. One week ago, 𝟵𝟳𝟳 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 leaders came together — 𝟰𝟳𝟵 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 in Ludwigsburg and 𝟰𝟵𝟴 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 — united by a commitment to shape the future of mobility through courage, collaboration, and conviction. From 𝟯𝟴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝟮𝟲𝟴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, leaders across OEMs, suppliers, technology, consulting, and academia gathered to explore what progress in automotive truly means — and what it takes to sustain it. Across every keynote, workshop, and dialogue, one message was clear: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 — 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🌍 Global outlooks revealed how shifting power dynamics and the rise of new players are redefining the competitive landscape. 🤝 Collaboration without borders showed that partnerships — not silos — are now the true engines of progress. 💡 Leadership exchanges from pioneers like Sabine SCHEUNERT, Maren Graef , Emmanuelle Bischoffe and MariaGrazia Davino reminded us that courage, authenticity, and empathy are the cornerstones of modern leadership. 🏁 Sophia Floersch keynote captured the power of resilience — proving that true strength lies not in never falling, but in rising stronger each time you do. 🧭 Industry dialogues from Bosch, Flex, Deloitte, AlixPartners,S&P Global and others challenged us to move from awareness to action. 🌱 Mentorship and Gen Z perspectives highlighted that the next generation isn’t waiting for change — they’re creating it. Every conversation, every connection, and every story shared at the Women Automotive Summit: Europe 2025 proved that when women drive progress, the entire industry accelerates. There is still so much more work to be done — but in this moment, let’s pause to celebrate how far we’ve come, the voices we’ve elevated, and the impact we’re creating together. Because we are, and always will be, #𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

Reflecting on the Women Automotive Network Summit in Stuttgart. 🌟 We’re proud to have been part of such an empowering event that brings together so many voices driving progress across the automotive aftermarket. As our own Katharina Kistler, Head of Communications LKQ DACH, summed it up perfectly: “It's always incredible to see the positive energy that arises when all these women exchange ideas. The industry-specific keynotes and panel discussions were also very enriching.” A huge congratulations to Bosch Mobility on their well-deserved award 👏 we love to see our industry peers recognised for their contributions to advancing women in automotive. Thank you to everyone who made the event so fantastic, and to our team representing #LKQEurope: Marzia Castellani, Federica Bertoldi, Barbara Laguardia, Assoc CIPD, Christin Olejak, Lena Spies, and Katharina Kistler. Here’s to continuing the conversation, championing inclusion, and driving positive change across the industry. 🚗 #WomenAutomotiveNetwork #LKQProud #AutomotiveAftermarket