Ante Gašperov

About

Experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, and Sales Management. Entrepreneurial and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry, including 11 years at Volvo Trucks in key aftersales, retail, and regional leadership roles across multiple European markets. Most recently, I founded and scaled a multi-brand truck spare parts company in Croatia—growing it from a greenfield operation into to one of a market leader with 12 branches, 65 employees, and €17M in annual turnover. I bring a deep understanding of the transport ecosystem, strong commercial and operational acumen, and a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering profitable growth. Passionate about sustainable transport solutions, business transformation, and cross-functional collaboration in complex, international environments.

Experience

• Nordic Spare Parts Manager at Kärcher Sverige
  Apr 2026 - Present · 6 mos

• Managing Director at SKUBA GROUP
  May 2014 - Aug 2025 · 11 yrs 4 mos

  Managing Director at SKUBA Hrvatska d.o.o. - Development of company since start of operations in Croatia - Managing the full scope of operations, including 12 branches with 65+ employees - Full P&L responsibility

• Aftersales and Retail Director at Volvo Group Trucks Operations
  Dec 2012 - May 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos

  - Business planinng - Retail project managment - Investment and divestment project manager - Managing medium size team of employees - Merging of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks operations

• Volvo Trucks (9 yrs 4 mos)
  • Aftermarket and Retail Manager
    Sep 2009 - Dec 2012 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    - Managing medium size team of employees - Project management and implementation of various IT, CRM and Retail systems - Developing aftersales business - Managing full scope of aftermarket and retail operations

  • Parts and Retail Manager
    May 2006 - Sep 2009 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    - Project manager for various retail projects - Starting and setting up service network in Croatia - Project manager for green field truck center - Recruitments - Stock management - Managing small team of employees - Setting up process and way of work

  • Parts Manager
    Sep 2003 - May 2006 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Stock management for both countries - Managing small team of employees - Setting up process and way of work

• Country Manager at Legrand
  Jan 2003 - Sep 2003 · 9 mos

  - Starting up an office for Croatia - Sales - Technical support