Samuel Keates

Chief Content Officer

<p>Samuel has in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in providing specification data that is aligned to customer needs and he is a highly-respected&nbsp;industry-leading expert on WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure).</p>

Samuel has in-depth knowledge and experience in providing specification data that is aligned to customer needs. An industry-leading expert on WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure), he is currently focused on Autovista Group's transition to the new WLTP for fuel consumption and emissions data, ensuring all of the necessary developments are made on our products and systems across our markets. He sets a Group-wide standard for specification data and provides highly-respected thought leadership in the area of vehicle specifications and emissions.

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expert
  • Data

    • Dr Christof Engelskirchen

    Chief Economist
    Dr Christof Engelskirchen, Chief Economist

    <p>A thought leader whose opinions are highly regarded by the automotive industry. As our Group’s Chief Economist Christof looks out for current and emerging trends in the automotive and adjacent industries and puts them into context for our clients and us. Follow him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christof-engelskirchen/">LinkedIn </a>or on <a href="https://twitter.com/EngelskirchenC">Twitter</a>.</p>

    A highly-regarded automotive industry thought leader, Christof holds degrees from the European Business School and the University of Pittsburgh. His experience includes seven years as a management consultant in a leading consulting firm before joining Autovista Group in 2009 – first as Business Development Manager and then as OEM Sector Director. Prior to his appointment to Autovista Group’s Chief Economist, he held the MD position for our Car To Market, Consulting and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)-solutions business unit.

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    expert
  • Data

    • Martin Novak

    Group Regional Managing Director - Austria, Switzerland and CEE
    Martin Novak, Group RMD

    <p>Martin joined Autovista Group in 1988. He is highly respected in the automotive industry and has outstanding relationships with all of the key players in his markets.</p>

    He is highly regarded and has strong relationships with all of the key players in his markets including BMW, PSA and Allianz

    Type of content
    people

    Thorsten Barg

    Group Regional Managing Director - Germany, UK, Nordics, Australia and CTM
    Thorsten Barg, Group RMD - Germany, UK, Nordics, Australia and CTM

    <p>Thorsten joined Autovista Group in 2011. He has&nbsp;18&nbsp;years of&nbsp;cross-sector industry experience, excellent industry contacts, and is highly-regarded and influential in the German automotive market.</p>

    Thorsten is highly-regarded and influential in the German automotive market and is often asked to speak at conferences.

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    people
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    Simon Edwards

    Group Technical Services Director
    Simon Edwards, Group Technical Services Director

    <p>Simon joined Autovista Group in 2016. He has 20 years’ experience in technology and infrastructure roles providing B2B IT and platform solutions.</p>

    Simon joined Autovista Group in 2016. He has 20 years’ experience in technology and infrastructure roles providing B2B IT and platform solutions.

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    people
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    v

    Market Analyst

    Car To Market & Consulting
    Europe, Flexible

    DEPARTMENT

    The Car To Market (CTM) & Consulting department is adding insights to Autovista Group’s data to support our automotive clients driving their business success. Car To Market is a standardised consulting study, which provides advice to manufacturers on how to optimise the launch and residual value performance of a new vehicle. 

    SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

    Conduct specialised consulting projects in order to advice to manufacturers on how to optimise the launch and residual value (RV) performance of a new vehicle. 

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Conduct detailed vehicle assessments for European markets and in particular Big-5, e.g. market-specific benchmarking of upcoming vehicle launches vs. competitors, obtaining buy-in from the quality manager and project coordinator
    • Present and explain project results in front of customers and third parties
    • Attend clients’ vehicle launch events
    • Research the market to ensure our knowledge and databases are up to date
    • Continuously support optimising CTM processes and methodology 
    • Respond to ad hoc questions from customers related to the studies 
    • Continuously communicate with project coordinator regarding current information status, customer requirements and project progress
    • Support, participate and conduct the creation of white papers, market reports and consulting studies to obtain a deeper understanding of the automotive industry and to develop Autovista Group thought leadership 

    SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

    • University degree in area of relevance (e.g. business administration, engineering) or equivalent educational off-/on-the-job training
    • First (relevant) work experience
    • Strong interest in cars, mobility and the automotive markets. Additionally good knowledge of one or more Big-5 automotive markets
    • Analytical mind-set, strong analytical skills, highly numerate and affinity with numbers
    • Efficient time management and independent working method
    • Strong interpersonal skills (team spirit)
    • Apt communication (incl. report writing) and presentation skills
    • Good level of drive and persistence
    • Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
    • Very good knowledge of the English language, both orally and in writing; further language skills helpful
    • Openness to other cultures
    • Driving license for passenger cars
    • Availability to travel  

    Autovista Group is a Fully Flexible organisation. Our goal is for our people to feel free to work where, when and how they choose to enable colleagues to balance their personal interests with their work commitments and deliverables, to support a happier and healthier way of life. Performance will be judged on output and colleagues will be trusted to manage their working time effectively to meet work deadlines and goals whilst ensuring their wellbeing is prioritised.

    To apply please send your CV to recruitment@autovistagroup.com. Please include your salary expectations.

    Thank you for your interest in working with us. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are regrettably unable to reply to all candidates individually. We will contact you if your application has successfully progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

    Lindsey Roberts

    CEO

    <p>With 30 years' experience in media and business information, Lindsey has worked in diverse, global environments and has considerable experience building quality, digital subscription businesses in complex commercial sectors. Prior to joining Autovista Group in 2014, Lindsey was CEO for Informa's Business Intelligence division, managing across a range&nbsp;of formats and markets. Her expertise includes moving legacy print businesses to digital with a specific focus on successful cultural change. She has&nbsp;led 20 acquisitions worth&nbsp;over £1.5bn - many of them across several jurisdictions.</p>

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    Tom Ovenden

    Chief Financial Officer

    <p>Tom has a track record of implementing effective financial reporting processes, developing high performance teams, and driving commercial success. Before joining Autovista Group in May 2013, Tom was CFO of the EMEA region at Five Ten Group, a private equity-backed recruitment group, worked as Regional FD for Newsquest and was Finance Director for what is now Manheim Auctions based in Australia. Prior to that, Tom completed his accountancy training at PWC in London.</p>

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    management
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    3