Karel Verpoorten

Karel Verpoorten is an experienced professional with a significant background in the automotive industry, currently serving as the Director and Head of Parts Supply Chain Group at Toyota Motor Europe since January 2022. In this role, Karel oversees the procurement, storage, and supply of service parts and accessories to customers across Europe, leading a team of 1,900 employees at the main Parts Centre in Belgium and regional depots in 13 countries. Prior experience includes various leadership roles at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France from 2014 to 2021, such as General Manager of Production Control and Internal Logistics Manager, showcasing expertise in production planning and logistics. Karel's career at Toyota Motor Europe from 2004 to 2013 involved strategy and business planning, with a focus on production location decisions and new vehicle launches. Karel holds a degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Management from Ghent University.