12 maj, 2025

Frauenthal Automotive Group appoints Yanik Cantieni as Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 May 2025

We are pleased to announce, effective 5 May 2025, the appointment of Yanik Cantieni as CEO at Frauenthal Automotive Group, bringing with him over 25 years of global leadership experience in the automotive industry.

 

Throughout his career, Yanik has gained international strategic, commercial, and operational experience at leading automotive companies including LKQ Europe, Faurecia, Magna, and Mercedes-Benz. Having lived and worked across Europe, North America, and Asia, he brings a track record of driving global business growth, improving financial and operational performance, and leading successful strategic transformations.

 

Yanik’s extensive expertise positions him well to lead our organization into its next phase of growth, with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

 

Speaking about his appointment, Yanik Cantieni said:

“It is an honor to join a global automotive organization that takes pride in its commitment to customer satisfaction, innovation, technology, and operational excellence. At a time of profound transformation for the global automotive industry, I look forward to working closely with all our colleagues at Frauenthal Automotive to deliver excellence and continuously serve our customers better.”

 

His appointment reflects our strong commitment to partnership, collaboration, performance, and sustainability. We are confident that, under his dynamic leadership, our team will continue to strengthen relationships with our valued partners and unlock new opportunities for shared success.

 

We are excited to embark on this new chapter—working together to shape the future of mobility.

 

Best regards,

Hannes Winkler

Chairman of the Board, Frauenthal Automotive