SAF-HOLLAND SE, a leading global supplier of trailer and truck components, has named Alexandre Charpiot as President EMEA, effective September 1, 2026. He succeeds Christoph Gunter, who is leaving the company to pursue a new leadership role outside the group. Charpiot, a company veteran since 2009, will be responsible for the EMEA region, the company's largest regional business segment.
Christoph Gunter's nearly seven-year tenure included the successful integration of Haldex in the EMEA region and the development of new growth opportunities in key markets. Alexander Geis, CEO of SAF-HOLLAND SE, expressed gratitude for Gunter's contributions and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Alexandre Charpiot brings extensive experience from various leadership roles in original equipment (OE) and aftermarket businesses. He has managed logistics, purchasing, and product management, and since 2022, as Vice President Sales OEM EMEA, he led sales for the OE business and oversaw European subsidiaries. He also played a key role in integrating Haldex, Tecma, and Assali Stefen. The company believes his deep industry knowledge and customer relationships make him ideal to continue the region's successful development.
In his new role, Charpiot will align the EMEA region with the strategic goals of the drive2030 strategy, focusing on strengthening market position, optimizing operational performance, and pursuing growth opportunities across the product portfolio.
SAF-HOLLAND, with around 5,600 employees and sales of approximately EUR 1.73 billion in 2025, is a leading manufacturer of chassis-related components for trailers, trucks, and buses. The company supplies original equipment manufacturers on six continents and serves the aftermarket through a global distribution network. Its brands include SAF, Holland, Haldex, and others. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.safholland.com.
