Point S Debuts Next Generation Campus for Future Leaders

Point S International has launched the inaugural Point S Next Generation Campus in Provence, France (1–5 September). The four-day programme brings together 80 participants from 10 European countries—students, rising managers and newly appointed leaders from family-owned Point S member companies. The goal is to equip third-generation successors with practical leadership, technology and service skills for an automotive aftermarket reshaped by electrification, diagnostics and shifting customer expectations.

What the Campus Covers

• Management training focused on establishing legitimacy in family businesses and developing individual leadership styles.
• Personal development modules to help participants move from contributor to decision-maker.
• Expert briefings from vehicle manufacturers on the next decade of automotive technology, informing workshop skills planning for EV and connected vehicles.

“The automotive industry is facing its biggest transformation in history, and traditional business knowledge alone won’t prepare the next generation for what’s ahead… This campus bridges that gap, bringing together young leaders from across Europe to learn, innovate, and build the networks they’ll need to lead our industry through the next decade of change,” said Fabien Bouquet, CEO, Point S International.

Who Is Attending

Participants fall into three clear groups:

• Final-year students set to join the family business.
• Current employees preparing for leadership transitions.
• Newly appointed leaders already running operations.

Technology and Skills for the Next Decade

Sessions outline how Point S workshops will evolve from traditional mechanics to EV technicians, integrating advanced diagnostics and connected tyre technologies. The Point S Next Generation Campus is designed to turn these insights into actionable training roadmaps for local centres.

Working groups of ten reimagine store design, customer experience and new service lines. The jury will select one vision for presentation to all European members at the annual Point S conference—turning campus concepts into network-wide discussion points.

Building a Cross-Border Alumni

Alongside professional translation in formal sessions, sport and social activities foster peer networks across markets. The Point S Next Generation Campus will seed an alumni community for ongoing collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Context: How This Fits the Wider Point S Agenda

Recent UK and European developments provide context for the campus focus on leadership and skills:

• Point S has been emphasising agile operations for members, advising retailers to stay flexible on inventory amid volatile pricing. This aligns with the campus focus on practical, data-led decision-making.
• The network has also refreshed senior leadership in the UK and set a 2035 growth ambition to become the largest independent automotive service network.

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