Volker Eckhoff

Volker Eckhoff has a diverse work experience in the sales and business development field. Volker currently holds the position of European Sales Manager AM & OEM at capgo GmbH since February 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Sales Europe at Urtopia E-Bike starting from May 2023. In 2021, they worked as a Brand and Business Development Manager. Volker also gained experience as a Project Manager at Accell Sud Europe - Lapierre/Haibike/Winora from February 2021 to October 2021. From November 2018 to January 2021, they held the roles of Head of Operations and Head of Business Development at RHEINSPORT Agentur für Sportmarketing GmbH & Co. KG, working with clients such as Asics, The North Face, Uvex, Oakley, Icebreaker, and Arena. Before that, they served as an Export Manager and Market Manager France at Hermann Hartje KG from January 2017 to October 2018. Additionally, they worked as an International Business Development Consultant at e6 Consulting from March 2015 to October 2018. Volker also gained experience as an Area Sales Manager Europe & Middle East and Country Manager Norway at Odlo from August 2013 to February 2015. Earlier in their career, they held positions as a Distribution Manager EMEA and European Distribution Manager at Specialized Bicycle Components from September 2006 to July 2013. Volker started their career as an Area Manager Northern Europe and Promotion Manager at Salomon from August 2001 to September 2006.

Volker Eckhoff graduated from Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln in 2000 with a degree in the science of sports, specializing in sports marketing and management. In addition to their formal education, they obtained certifications in Marketing Foundations: eCommerce and Selling and Marketing Your Products on Amazon from LinkedIn in November 2020.