Portugal Colonial - Riller & Schnauck appoints Oliver Hein as new COO and strengthens operational management

In his new role, Hein will be responsible for the operational business development of all brands, including Rolls-Royce, BMW, MINI, BMW i, BMW M, Alpina, Ferrari as well as the motorcycle brands BMW Motorrad, Kawasaki and Ducati. He will also take over the management of the newly founded vehicle rental company. As a proven industry expert, he has many years of experience in responsible positions at both well-known premium manufacturers and established car dealership groups. With his in-depth expertise, experience in sales, after-sales and in dealing with a wide range of brands, as well as in the implementation of agency systems, he will play a key role in further strengthening Riller & Schnauck's position as the market leader in the region.

‘We are delighted to have gained Oliver Hein, a proven expert who will further expand our operational performance and actively shape the development of our company,’ said Theodora Schnauck-Betow, managing partner and CEO of Riller & Schnauck. ‘His extensive expertise in the premium segment, his experience in leadership roles at German premium manufacturers and in managing multiple locations will help us to successfully overcome the challenges of the coming years and to place our customers even more firmly at the centre of our activities.’

With the addition of the new COO, the management team at Riller & Schnauck now consists of three people: alongside Theodora Schnauck-Betow (CEO) and Christian Woicke (CFO), Oliver Hein (COO) will assume operational responsibility with immediate effect.

Riller & Schnauck GmbH:
With a total of six locations, Riller & Schnauck GmbH is one of the largest and longest-standing car dealerships in Berlin and Brandenburg (Germany). Founded in 1976 by Kurt Schnauck, the company has grown from a single BMW dealership in Berlin-Steglitz to a comprehensive mobility provider for premium vehicles. Today, around 130,000 customers associate brands such as Rolls-Royce, BMW, MINI, BMW i, BMW M, Alpina and Ferrari, as well as BMW Motorrad, Kawasaki and Ducati, with the name Riller & Schnauck. The portfolio is complemented by first-class workshop services and an in-house car rental service. More than 400 employees are committed to meeting the individual automotive needs of customers every day, thereby contributing significantly to the company's continued success.