Before joining COBA in December 2009, Emanuel gained valuable experience at Faurecia and Bosch. At Faurecia, he worked as a Sales Engineer for the VW Group and BMW BU, taking on commercial responsibility for serial projects and negotiating with Tier 2/3 development teams. As the Assistant of the General Manager at Bosch, he was involved in international sales for the North American and Pacific markets, analysing international market potential, supporting new customer acquisitions, and managing cross-national activities within the automotive aftermarket sector.
He began his career in Coba as an Account Manager before quickly advancing to Sales and Marketing Manager for Germany. In this role, he implemented strategic sales visions, established long-term customer relationships with Tier 1 and OEM manufacturers, and led the German sales team. As Director of Sales, Emanuel now holds overall responsibility for international sales strategies in his business unit and the execution of global projects.
Emanuel holds a degree in Sales Engineering and Product Management. In his free time, he enjoys traveling to Greece, exploring archaeological sites, as well as playing football and skiing. He is a certified football coach by the Bavarian Football Association and successfully mentoring the under 9 Team of his local town.
