OTS - Fernando Torres is brand ambassador of online retailer AUTODOC
2021. November 19. 09:00
Berlin, 19 November, 2021 (APA/OTS) - AUTODOC, a leading online
retailer for vehicle parts and accessories in Europe, has signed up
former Spanish professional footballer and FIFA World Cup winner
Fernando Torres as the company's exclusive brand ambassador. A
variety of communication activities is planned for the partnership,
with a particular focus on social media campaigns. These will be
deployed in Spain and the United Kingdom and all other 25 European
countries in which AUTODOC is currently active.
"I am really happy that we could secure Fernando Torres as our
brand ambassador and partner. Not only is he a top athlete and
superstar, known and popular across Europe and the whole world, but
he is also authentic and ambitious and always kept his feet on the
ground despite his great achievements," said Max Wegner, co-founder
and member of the supervisory board at AUTODOC. "Although he had
challenging starting conditions, he made his dream come true - an
experience we founders share with him. As he is also a car
enthusiast, that makes him the perfect representative for AUTODOC,"
Wegner said.
"I am very excited about the partnership with AUTODOC and our
upcoming projects. I am really impressed by the story behind the
company and can identify with the passion the founders invested in
building it from scratch. AUTODOC is a great business with a
fascinating growth story, and it offers excellent services for auto
aficionados across Europe. I am very happy to join forces with the
AUTODOC team," said Fernando Torres.
About AUTODOC
AUTODOC is a leading online retailer for vehicle parts and
accessories in Europe. The company was founded in 2008 by Alexej
Erdle, Max Wegner, and Vitalij Kungel in Berlin and has been
growing dynamically year after year ever since. In 2020, AUTODOC
had revenue of over €842 million (2019: €612 million). AUTODOC has
4 million products for 166 car brands in its range. AUTODOC
operates in 27 European countries with 4,600 people working at five
locations.
About Fernando Torres
Fernando José Torres Sanz is a former Spanish footballer who
played as a striker. He is considered a legend in Atlético de
Madrid and in the Spanish national football team. He is the current
assistant manager of Atlético de Madrid Juvenil A.
Torres started his career with Atlético de Madrid, and he
progressed through their youth system to the first team, where he
made his debut in 2001. After playing some outstanding seasons at
Atlético, he began his successful stage far from his beloved club.
He played for Liverpool, Chelsea and AC Milan and eventually
retired at Sagan Tosu in 2019, receiving unanimous honours from
football's world. Throughout his career, he scored 302 goals in 879
professional game appearances.
Torres made his debut for the national senior team at the age
of 19 and, as an international, he played 110 matches and scored 38
goals. He holds a set of gold medals for the four most prestigious
tournaments in Europe and the world: one World cup, two European
Championships, one UEFA Champions League and two UEFA Europa
Leagues.
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Contact person
Lutz Kordges
VP Communications and Sustainability
Kurfu?rstendamm 22
10719 Berlin
Tel.: +49 30 863201972
E-Mail: l.kordges@autodoc.eu
www.autodoc.de
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