Change to the AUTODOC Management Board: Sandra Dax and Dmitry Zadorojnii become new Co-CEOs

Update in AUTODOC Management Board Leadership

• Sandra Dax moves from the Supervisory Board to the Management Board
• Outgoing CTO Dmitry Zadorojnii also becomes Co-CEO
• New tech hub opens in Portugal

Berlin, 07 November 2022. AUTODOC, one of the leading online retailers for vehicle spare parts and accessories, has announced a change to its Management Board. By resolution of the Supervisory Board, Sandra Dax and Dmitry Zadorojnii are now Co-CEOs and, along with Bert Althaus (CFO), make up the new Management Board of the company.

Familiar faces in new positions

Sandra Dax was previously a self-employed consultant/interim manager. She has proven automotive expertise and her CV includes various international management positions at BMW for about 20 years.

“We are very proud to introduce Sandra as a new member of the Management Board. In addition to her many years of experience in the automotive industry, she is an expert in digital companies and transformation processes,” emphasises Alexej Erdle, member of the Supervisory Board and co-founder of AUTODOC.

Dax, previously a member of the Supervisory Board, will share her duties with the former Chief Technology Officer Dmitry Zadorojnii, who has been with the company since 2011 and has been a member of the Management Board since August 2021. The new co-CEOs succeed the previous CEO Christian Gisy, who recently left due to differing views on the future strategic direction of the company.

Focus on further development, strengthening, and growth

The strategic focus remains on the expansion of the European business. The German market is to be strengthened and growth in Europe driven forward. “Sandra and Dmitry are the right people at the right time. They know AUTODOC, our values and strategic goals and enjoy our utmost trust,” says Erdle.

A guiding principle of the AUTODOC concept remains the strong focus on customers’ needs. “For years we have been observing an increasing interest in do-it-yourself solutions in the automotive market. The current economic and geopolitical situation is exacerbating the financial situation of consumers. This is where we come in and help car owners help themselves and reduce their expenses,” explains Sandra Dax. “Therefore, wewant to continue to align ourselves with customer needs and position AUTODOC as a reliable partner for sustainable mobility in the European market.”

New location in Portugal

The company’s new location in Portugal is another sign of its ambitions for growth. AUTODOC opened its new tech hub in Lisbon in October. By the end of next year, it plans to employ up to 500 people at this strategically important location. The online retailer is now present in seven countries and active in 27 European markets.