{"id":50767,"date":"2023-11-02T11:37:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T10:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/company-information\/blog\/company-news\/adesa-europe-names-grainne-van-berkum-as-its-new-president\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T09:33:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T08:33:45","slug":"adesa-europe-names-grainne-van-berkum-as-its-new-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/en-gb\/company-information\/blog\/company-news\/adesa-europe-names-grainne-van-berkum-as-its-new-president\/","title":{"rendered":"ADESA Europe names Grainne van Berkum as its new President"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1><strong>ADESA Europe names Grainne van Berkum as its new President<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:1rem\"><\/div><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date us_custom_d8432ea1 has_text_color entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-11-02T11:37:32+01:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i>02 Nov 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>ADESA Europe, a subsidiary of leading provider of digital marketplace solutions for used vehicles OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), announces the appointment of Grainne van Berkum as the company\u2019s new President. In her role, Grainne will take charge of managing the European and UK business, and will be responsible for driving growth across the organization\u2019s dynamic digital marketplace, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the company\u2019s purpose of making car wholesale easy so its customers can be more successful.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1-3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Grainne-van-Berkum_-300x300-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Grainne-van-Berkum_-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.openlane.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Grainne-van-Berkum_-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Having spent more than 30 years working in automotive and digital B2B marketplaces, Grainne has the expertise and vision needed to steer ADESA Europe to new levels of success.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u2018Grainne van Berkum is an experienced and forward-thinking leader. With three decades of automotive and leadership experience<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong>\u2014<strong><em><span>\u00a0<\/span>most recently advancing the digital transformation of automotive marketplaces across Europe<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong>\u2014<strong><em><span>\u00a0<\/span>Grainne is a skilled and successful operator who drives results. Her flexible thinking, growth mindset and deep customer relationships will further accelerate growth in our European marketplace while delivering positive outcomes for both our customers and our company. I am looking forward to what our team will accomplish for our customers with Grainne at the helm.\u2019 Says Srisu Subrahmanyam, President, Services and International Markets and EVP of Operations at OPENLANE.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Grainne has a proven track record when it comes to developing successful strategies, products and digital solutions for used vehicle remarketing. Prior to joining OPENLANE, she served as Managing Director and COO at CarNext, where she was responsible for B2B sales, sourcing strategy and managing multiple teams across Europe. Previously, she completed a long tenure at LeasePlan where she held various positions of progressive leadership and responsibility in both Ireland and the Netherlands, focusing on digital remarketing and asset value growth in over 30 countries.<\/p>\n<p>More than just a strategic leader, Grainne is known for recognizing and nurturing talent. She understands that building strong teams and fostering a positive company culture are essential for success. <strong>With her leadership, Grainne will bring more collaboration, growth, and innovation to the company and <\/strong>exceptional service to customers and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018<em>I am excited to be joining a great team at ADESA Europe at an unprecedented time of change in the automotive industry. My immediate focus will be to <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>accelerate our vision <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>of building the world\u2019s greatest digital marketplace, bringing together buyers, sellers and vehicles.\u2019 says <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Grainne van Berkum, President of ADESA Europe.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADESA Europe, a subsidiary of leading provider of digital marketplace solutions for used vehicles OPENLANE, Inc. 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