July 18, 2025

APCOA promotes Joerg Ulrich to position of Chief Growth Officer

Stuttgart, Germany. July 18, 2025 – APCOA, Europe’s leading parking operator is pleased to announce the appointment of Joerg Ulrich (48) as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective immediately.

In this new position Jörg follows Frank van der Sant, who has left the organization in May and as such he will be responsible for leveraging the existing sales capabilities, the portfolio management and the analytical tools to further strengthen the company’s market position and to unlock new revenue streams. Jörg has been with APCOA since 2014, holding several senior leadership positions, most recently serving as Group Director Strategic Sales and Alliances.

Nicola Veratelli, Chief Executive Officer of APCOA, said:
“Joerg’s deep understanding of our business, his strong and unique real estate network in Europe combined with a strong track record of delivering results, makes him ideally suited for this important role.”

Veratelli continued:
“We all wish Frank van der Sant the very best for his personal and professional future. He will always remain a friend and trusted partner to APCOA. He has been truly instrumental and decisive in revitalizing and driving the company’s growth trajectory over the last nine years.”

Joerg Ulrich, said:
“In my new position, I will work with our teams to realise APCOA’s numerous market opportunities. More specifically, we will expand value-added services and digital infrastructures at parking locations to meet the evolving needs of customers, all kind of investors and property owners, municipalities and mobility providers.

This strategic appointment underscores APCOA’s ambition to remain at the forefront of digital transformation in the parking and urban space sector, and to deliver long-term value to customers and clients through data-driven solutions, strategic alliances, and innovative business models.

For more information, please visit www.apcoa.com.

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APCOA Group GmbH

Sebastian Merkle
Flughafenstraße 34
70629 Stuttgart-Airport

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About APCOA

Active in the fields of parking, charging, technology and urban solutions, APCOA is Europe’s No.1 parking operator. We transform parking infrastructure into an essential part of tomorrow’s sustainable mobility. With our 5,000 employees, we manage more than 1.6 million individual parking spaces at 13,000 locations across 12 European countries.

Our Mission: getting the best out of each and every parking space. For our clients, their customers and their communities. Today and tomorrow.

APCOA manages car parks for owners and investors in all sectors. We cater to each specific need, be it monetary, service-based or both. Wherever possible, we provide easy-to-use charging infrastructure. In doing so, we contribute to advancing e-mobility. From our Traffic Management System to Autonomous Valet Parking – our proprietary technologies are the foundation for both state-of-the-art and tailor-made solutions.

APCOA Urban Solutions bring together multiple useful services in unique ecosystems: Our locations offer themselves as logistics centres for last mile delivery, provide charging spots for EVs, e-scooters and e-bikes or serve as pick-up and drop of points for mobility providers.

And we are committed to growing in innovative and environmentally friendly ways. By bringing parking, sustainable mobility and urban life together, we aim to contribute to a better future. By reducing CO2 emissions, conserving resources and improving the overall quality of life, we want to act as an integral part of the urban ecosystem.

Press contact

APCOA Group GmbH

Sebastian Merkle
Flughafenstraße 34
70629 Stuttgart-Airport

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