Peter J. Wagner (43) took over the function of Sales Director Aftermarket Europe and Overseas in the Division Automotive Systems of Continental AG on 1 November. This makes him responsible for the marketing and sale of innovative brake products and service systems of the ATE brand for the aftermarket in Europe, South and Latin America, Asia and Australia.

After completing a degree course in agricultural economics (Dipl. Ing. agr.) in Göttingen and Paris, Wagner began his professional career with Pirelli. In the past twelve years it has taken him to various national and international posts. Among other things he was responsible as business-unit manager for the commercial vehicle tire business in Germany and the Benelux. Most recently Wagner was Pirelli’s Sales Manager Car Dealership Business Germany.

“I greatly look forward to the task of further improving the global alignment of the ATE brand’s aftermarket business. In particular foreign markets hold out strong potential for growth for our services and our OEM-quality brake products,” Wagner commented on his move to the Continental Group.

Peter J. Wagner was born in Mainz; he is married and the father of three children.