Point S said the program is meant for young leaders to navigate workforce shortages, customer expectations, and technological change.
Point S International launched the Next Generation Campus from Sept. 1 to 5 in Provence, France. The inaugural event brought together 80 young leaders from 10 European countries, all representing family-owned, independent tire and parts businesses within the Point S network.
The four-day program tackled the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry. Point S said the program is meant for young leaders to navigate workforce shortages, customer expectations, and technological change. The campus offered management training and personal development to help participants establish authority within their family businesses.
Attendees fell into three groups: students preparing to join their family companies, current employees getting ready for leadership roles, and new leaders already managing operations. The curriculum provided tools that previous generations of leaders may not have had during their tenure.
Point S Next Generation Campus
A central theme of the Point S Next Generation Campus was the future of automotive technology. Expert speakers from major car manufacturers addressed how workshops must adapt to electrification, new diagnostic equipment, and changing consumer demands.
Innovation workshops challenged participants to reimagine store operations, customer experience, and future service offerings. The winning vision will be presented at the Point S annual conference, the company said.
Building a European Network of Young Leaders
Beyond technical and management training, the programme emphasised community. Sports, social events, and networking opportunities helped participants form an alumni network of Europe’s next generation of automotive leaders, Point S said.
“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,” said Fabien Bouquet, Point S International CEO. “Parents can teach their children how to run today’s business. But they can’t prepare them for challenges that didn’t exist during their own leadership journey. This campus bridges that gap. It brings 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.”
