Oliver Henkelmann-Mattheus will join Dr. Roman Pausch and Karin Wolf on the management board of RAPA Automotive from July 1, 2024.
Since 2014, Dr. Roman Pausch and Karin Wolf have managed RAPA Automotive in a stable manner and ensured the company’s sustainable and significant growth. Oliver Henkelmann-Mattheus has been Vice President Sales since the end of 2016 and has successfully shaped RAPA’s sales fortunes in the automotive sector ever since. In addition to being responsible for global sales issues, he was also responsible for expanding the local sales network at the sister plant in the USA and for setting up sales channels in China.
Oliver Henkelmann-Mattheus has been working in the automotive industry for almost 20 years. Thanks to his technical training in automotive engineering and his business management background, he has a broad base and has made valuable contributions to the further development of the company through various professional positions in different types of companies in the automotive industry.
“I am looking forward to a professional challenge and will play an even more active role in shaping the future of RAPA. In addition to the start of production at our plant in China this year, I attach great importance to stabilizing RAPA Automotive’s competitive advantages in the global markets of Europe, North America and China. We can only strengthen our competitive position in these challenging times by focusing on high-tech products with a high level of system responsibility, our many years of competence and our distinctive in-house development expertise.” – Oliver Henkelmann-Mattheus
With the organizational change, the structure of the areas of responsibility will also be updated. Dr. Roman Pausch is responsible for production, quality, information technology and production engineering. He is also spokesman for the management. Oliver Henkelmann-Mattheus will be responsible for Sales, Purchasing, Research & Development and Project Management. Karin Wolf is responsible for Finance & Controlling and Human Resources. Thanks to the structural changes, the customer-oriented approach at RAPA Automotive can be implemented in an even more targeted and agile manner.
About RAPA Automotive
RAPA Automotive is an internationally oriented medium-sized automotive supplier and a leading wholly owned subsidiary of the RAPA Group. The company has specialized in the development and series production of precision components and highly complex systems for chassis, gearboxes, comfort systems for convertible tops and luggage compartments as well as sensor cleaning solutions for driver assistance systems. The products are used in cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. The extensive product portfolio in the field of mechatronic chassis systems includes high-quality components for active suspension, controlled damping and stabilization systems, such as level control and Roll stabilization. These contribute significantly to the targeted optimization of performance-oriented driving characteristics and efficiency as well as increasing driving comfort and safety.
Key customers include leading first-tier suppliers and renowned automotive manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar-Land Rover and Tesla. Within the Group, RAPA Automotive is the largest division with the highest turnover and accounts for 90% of sales. In 2023, the Group generated RAPA achieved a turnover of around 240 million euros. The division is headed by Dr. Roman Pausch, Karin Wolf and Oliver Henkelmann-Mattheus. In addition to its headquarters in Selb, Bavaria, RAPA with branches in North America and China. In this division alone, around 900 employees and around 1,000 people work for RAPA worldwide.
RAPA Group
The RAPA Group is an established international engineering and technology partner and supplier for the automotive industry, the medical technology sector and the modern manufacturing industry. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio that enables the customer-specific development and series production of valve components and fluid mechatronic systems. Individual valves, assemblies and complete systems are offered. The company also provides smart services such as electronics and software to offer customers holistic integration solutions. RAPA remains the driving Force for innovation always at the forefront of technological progress. The company designs The company plays a key role in shaping the challenges and requirements of the markets and plays an important role in the industry.
Three strong brands are united under the umbrella of the RAPA Group: RAPA Automotive, RAPA Healthcare and RAPA Industry. As a medium-sized group of companies, RAPA operates in a classic holding structure, with the parent company acting as a strategic management holding and managing the work of the of the three divisions. Dr. Roman Pausch manages the family business in the Dual leadership with Karin Wolf. In 2023, the company generated sales of around 240 million euros. In addition to its headquarters in Selb, Bavaria, RAPA has branches in North America and China. The company currently employs around 1,000 people worldwide and employees. In 2020, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, reflecting the many years of experience and expertise.
