Regional Insights
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Regional Insights," a Roland Berger podcast. In this series we explore perspectives on key business trends, challenges, and opportunities from regions around the world. Our local market specialists provide in-depth analysis, exploring how global developments play out at a regional level and what that means for businesses operating there.
What are the economic and regulatory shifts shaping different markets? How do industries adapt to local dynamics? And where are the biggest opportunities for growth? Join us as we break down the latest insights and strategic implications from across the globe.
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The podcast focuses on key business trends, challenges, and opportunities across various regions, with episodes exploring topics such as sustainability in business strategy and the hydrogen economy, providing insights into economic shifts and industry adaptations.

Welcome to “Regional Insights,” a Roland Berger podcast. In this series we explore perspectives on key business trends, challenges, and opportunities from regions around the world. Our local market specialists provide in-depth analysis, exploring how global developments play out at a regional level and what that means for businesses operating there.
What are the economic and regulatory shifts shaping different markets? How do industries adapt to local dynamics? And where are the biggest opportunities for growth? Join us as we break down the latest insights and strategic implications from across the globe.
In this episode of Transformation is Strategy, Neury Freitas, Head of the Aftermarket practice in North America, breaks down the dramatic forces reshaping the automotive aftermarket, from autonomous mobility to the mixed reality of EV adoption in 2026. He explains why CES surprised the industry this year, how large autonomous fleets like Waymo are fundamentally shifting aftermarket power dynamics, and why servicing models will look more like commercial fleet operations than neighborhood garages. Neury also dives into findings from the Aftermarket Pulse 2025 study, revealing how consumer behavior, rising costs, and the shift toward convenience are rapidly changing both the B2B and B2C sides of the market. Whether you’re an OEM, supplier, shop owner, or strategist, this episode uncovers the realities, misconceptions, and opportunities defining the aftermarket’s future.

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