Courland International Gears up for Growth

Commenting on Gaskell’s appointment, Martin Bohling, Courland’s founder and Global Managing Partner stated that “Courland has now reached the stage in its development where it needs an experienced Chairman with automotive and private equity experience.  Kevin brings with him immense experience and expertise which will help direct the firm and its partners in achieving our collective goal of building an enduring world class global automotive recruitment and consulting brand which is highly influential in the sector.”

“Courland’s unique position as a global recruiting firm dedicated to the automotive industry has enabled it to have a commanding presence in the sector.  Its recent expansion into South America and the establishment of an office in São Paulo, Brazil, is an example of the potential that I want to build on so that Courland International becomes the executive search provider of choice for OEM’s, suppliers, automotive services and prominent dealer groups” added Gaskell.

Gaskell’s automotive career began with Porsche GB where he was appointed UK Managing Director at the age of 32.  Having refocused the business and turned Porsche into the UK’s most profitable importer, Kevin took the role of Managing Director BMW (GB) Ltd where he led the business to four years of record growth, improving sales by 40% and profitability by 250%.

In 2000, he left BMW to build the European presence of CarsDirect.com.  When the company's shareholders strategically retrenched to the USA, he became a founding member of the team which created epyx Limited which became the UK’s leading e-commerce solution for the vehicle fleet sector.  He was a board member from 2001 until 2009 when he sold his equity to the management team.

Additionally from 2001 to 2007 he was Group Chief Executive of EurotaxGlass’s AG, Switzerland. With his team he converted a set of print based companies in 31 countries into the global leader in the provision of online data, systems and software to the automotive sector. In 2007 he led an MBO before moving across to the role of Non Executive President of the group.  He stepped down from this position in 2010 to devote more time to his private equity business interests.

For more information about this appointment please contact Martin J. Bohling, Global Managing Partner at +1 312 332 9900 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To schedule a meeting with Kevin Gaskell, he can be contacted at +41 796856356 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .