APCOA Promotes Joerg Ulrich To Position Of Chief Growth Officer

APCOA, Europe's leading parking operator is pleased to announce the appointment of Joerg Ulrich (48) as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective immediately. In this new position Jörg follows Frank van der Sant, who has left the organization in May and as such he will be responsible for leveraging the existing sales capabilities, the portfolio management and the analytical tools to further strengthen the company's market position and to unlock new revenue streams.

Jörg has been with APCOA since 2014, holding several senior leadership positions, most recently serving as Group Director Strategic Sales and Alliances.

Nicola Veratelli, Chief Executive Officer of APCOA, said:

"Joerg's deep understanding of our business, his strong and unique real estate network in Europe combined with a strong track record of delivering results, makes him ideally suited for this important role."

Veratelli continued:

"We all wish Frank van der Sant the very best for his personal and professional future. He will always remain a friend and trusted partner to APCOA. He has been truly instrumental and decisive in revitalizing and driving the company's growth trajectory over the last nine years."

Joerg Ulrich, said:

"In my new position, I will work with our teams to realise APCOA's numerous market opportunities. More specifically, we will expand value-added services and digital infrastructures at parking locations to meet the evolving needs of customers, all kind of investors and property owners, municipalities and mobility providers."

This strategic appointment underscores APCOA's ambition to remain at the forefront of digital transformation in the parking and urban space sector, and to deliver long-term value to customers and clients through data-driven solutions, strategic alliances, and innovative business models.

For more information, please visit www.apcoa.com.

About APCOA

APCOA is Europe's leading parking operator with more than 50 years of industry expertise. With its 5,000 employees, the Group manages more than 1.8 million individual parking spaces at 13,000 locations in 13 European countries. The company is active in the areas of parking, charging, technologies and urban solutions. With its consistent “asset light” business model, APCOA is a trusted partner, maximising value for private and public real estate owners.

Via its open digital platform, APCOA FLOW, the company connects on-street and off-street car parks with owners, partners, customers and their vehicles. Based on this technology, APCOA is transforming its car parks into urban hubs, creating the physical and digital infrastructure for mobility, logistics, EV charging and a wide range of innovative services that enable a more convenient mobility experience.

The environment also benefits: With its digital services and intelligent Traffic Management System, the company actively contributes to the reduction of emissions in cities by decreasing the volume of logistics traffic and vehicles searching for parking. By connecting parking, mobility, and proximity services for urban living, APCOA is positioned to become an integral part of the digital and physical Smart City ecosystem.