LKQ Europe
Kris Van der Plas is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in public affairs and regulatory compliance within the automotive and aerospace sectors. Currently serving as the Head of EU Public and Regulatory Affairs at LKQ Europe since November 2021, Kris is responsible for shaping the company's lobbying strategies and engaging with key political stakeholders across Europe. Previous roles include Chief Strategy Cooperation Officer at Sol.One, Managing Director of the Flemish Aerospace Group, and various influential positions at the European Aviation Safety Agency, European Cockpit Association, and Honda Motor Europe, where Kris focused on safety policy and government relations. Kris's academic background includes a Master of Science in Mechanical and Electric Engineering from LUCA School of Arts.
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LKQ Europe
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LKQ Europe, a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com), headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, is the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in Europe. It currently employs approximately 26,000 people in more than 20 European countries with a network of 1,000 branches and $5.7 billion in revenue in 2022. The organization supplies around 100,000 independent workshops in over 20 countries. The group includes LKQ UK & Ireland, LKQ Benelux-France, LKQ RHIAG Group, Elit, LKQ CZ, and LKQ DACH, as well as recycling specialist, Atracco. LKQ is the largest shareholder in MEKO Group.