Our story

About TecAlliance

From the very beginning, our focus has been simple: setting the data standard for the industry and solving what no one can solve alone. For over 30 years, we have grown alongside the independent automotive aftermarket, supporting how it evolves, connects, and operates across geographies.

Our Shareholders

From the aftermarket for the aftermarket

TecAlliance is owned by leading companies in the independent automotive aftermarket. This structure ensures neutrality, credibility, and long-term trust. It enables collaboration along the value chain and provides a shared foundation for the entire market.

Aumovio
Bilstein Group
Borgwarner
Bosal
Bosch
Clarios
Continental
Victor Reinz
Driv
Elringklinger
Ernst
Forvia
GKN
GVA
Mann + Hummel
Herth+Buss
Magneti Marelli
Mahle
Niterra
Phinia
Purem
Rheinmetall
Schaeffler
ZF
Valeo
TMD Friction
Bilstein
How it started

Our journey in the aftermarket

Since 1994, TecAlliance has supported the development of shared standards and data that enable the independent aftermarket to operate across systems, companies, and geographies.

1994 to 2004

Foundation and early digital innovation

1994: Founding of TecDoc Informations Systeme by leading automotive parts manufacturers and the GVA trade association. 1995: First publication of the TecDoc Catalogue – also available as a paper version. 2000: Founding of TecCom, the B2B platform for digital ordering processes, by European spare parts manufacturers. 2004: Founding of AuDaCon, the European expert for repair and maintenance information.

30+Years of experience
1100+Employees worldwide
27Global offices
140+Countries covered

Our vision and mission

Our vision is to empower the IAM to shape a connected data ecosystem by safeguarding independence through trusted standards and a shared data foundation. We aim to drive sustainable global business growth. Our mission is to unlock growth and ensure the competitiveness of the IAM by establishing neutral standards and enabling market connectivity. This builds on trusted data elements and core enabling functions.

Our management

TecAlliance is led by a team with deep experience in the automotive aftermarket. They are united by a shared responsibility: supporting the long-term success of the industry.

Executive Team

  • Peter van der Galiën

    Peter van der Galiën

    CEO

  • Harald Schneidergruber

    Harald Schneidergruber

    COO

  • Marina Ribke

    Marina Ribke

    CDTO (Chief Data & Technology Officer)

Regional Leadership Team

  • Frank Nieuwenhuys

    Frank Nieuwenhuys

    EVP Commercial EMEA

  • Matthias Moritz

    Matthias Moritz

    EVP APAC

  • Iris Huang

    Iris Huang

    EVP China

  • David Williams

    David Williams

    EVP Americas

Leadership Team

  • Christian Müller

    Christian Müller

    VP Corporate Strategy & Marketing

  • Dennis de Buck

    Dennis de Buck

    EVP Data Solutions

  • Bryan Marschall

    Bryan Marschall

    EVP Process Solutions

  • Florian Merz

    Florian Merz

    VP Corporate Steering & Development

  • Philipp Rebel

    Philipp Rebel

    Vice President Human Relations

  • David Winter

    David Winter

    EVP Go2Market

Our role today

Today, TecAlliance acts as the neutral backbone for collaboration across the independent automotive aftermarket. We do not compete in the market. We support it. Our focus is on creating the conditions to allow companies to connect, collaborate, and operate efficiently while remaining independent.

Join the team

Passionate about data, IT, and the automotive industry? Explore our open positions and join TecAlliance as we shape the future of the automotive aftermarket.