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Shifting Gears - Navigating Tech, Sustainability & Transformation

The automotive aftermarket is evolving fast, shaped by digitalization, new vehicle technologies, and sustainability goals. The 23rd Automechanika Network session is a dedicated half-day gathering focusing on how the aftermarket is adapting to remain smart, sustainable, and future-ready.

Date: 18 September 2025
Location: Abu Dhabi

The key themes for this session are:

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Agenda

Chairperson - Ilias Karampoikis, Sales & Commercial Director – META, BSI Group

Anan Al Amri, Section Head – Alternative & Sustainability Mobility at Abu Dhabi Mobility

Moderator:

  • Subhashree Ramarathnam, Associate Director - Mobility Practice, Frost & Sullivan

Panelists:

  • Yogesh Thakur, Head of Product, ekar
  • Mohamed Yagoub Mastoor, Regional Manager - Middle East, Ruptela
  • Vijay Gummadi, CEO, Autorox
  • Maneesha Bhatnagar, Head of ESG, Consultancy & Innovation, LeasePlan Emirates

Moderator: Dr. Vishal Pandey, Director, Glasgow Research & Consulting

Panelists:

  • Steven Pickering, General Manager, Buyparts24
  • Ashar Ali Minai, Country Sales Manager, Robert Bosch Middle East FZE
  • Vijay Gummadi, CEO, Autorox
  • Hani Tannir, Industrial Group CEO, Al Masaood LLC

Moderator: Nirmal Shani, Managing Partner - Global Energy & Sustainability Leader, MarketsandMarkets

Panelists:

  • Oweis Zahran, Founder, OWS Automotive Solutions
  • Ahmed Samir Elbermbali, Sustainability Growth Director, Middle East, Caspian and Africa Region, Bureau Veritas Group
  • Raji Hattar, Sustainability & ESG Strategy Advisor
  • Raya Makawi, Advisor Government Affairs, ESG & Sustainability

Moderator: Heiko Seitz, Global & Middle East eMobility Leader | Partner, PwC

Panelists:

  • Saba Azizi, Head of After-Sales Service Network and Business Development-EMEA, CATL
  • Dr. Nima Mehrdadi, Vice President Aftermarket Middle East, Africa, India & Central of Asia and Managing Director, HELLA Middle East
  • Gurhan Cevikel, Head of Marketing MEA, Bridgestone Middle East Africa

Moderator: Vishnu Suresh, Senior Manager, Kearney

Panelists:

  • Mohammed Abdo, General Manager – Parts, Al Masaood Automobiles
  • Rami Karout, Senior Adviser, Middle East and North Africa, International Road Transport Union IRU
  • Aftaab Aboobacker, Sales Manager, Bilstein Group
  • Yusuf Tambawala, VP Growth & Business Support • Parks & Zones, Dubai Auto Market

The minds behind the insights

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