Uwe Kaster

Uwe Kaster is an experienced professional in the automotive industry, currently serving as a Privateer at Automotive since July 2019. As Senior Director for Commercial Vehicles Europe & Asia Pacific at Dana Holding Corporation since July 2012, Uwe oversees sales for driveline technology, including driveshafts and axles, within the heavy-duty automotive sector. Previous roles include Vice President of Global Sales Friction Materials at Honeywell, where responsibilities encompassed the global OEM and OES braking market, and Director of European Original Equipment Sales at Bridgestone Europe, Middle East & Africa. Uwe also held positions at Rütgers Automotive GmbH, leading the Original Equipment Sales profit center, and at TMD Friction, where the focus was on aftermarket sales service. Uwe's educational background includes leadership training and certifications from established institutions such as the Hay Group, St. Galler Management and Business School, and IBEDA Private College.