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Summertime Celebrations: Highlights from Our Summer Parties

14 November 2023

Summer is a season of sun-soaked fun, and we know how to make the most of it. In various corners of Europe, amongst them Germany, Italy, France, Poland, Spain, Belgium, the Nordics, and the Netherlands, our colleagues across all departments gathered at special locations for our summer celebrations.

From open-air pools to private boats, the locations and the vibrant atmosphere made each party a night to remember and the perfect setting for meeting new and old faces. In the spirit of camaraderie and celebration, we toasted the year’s achievements with our fellow colleagues, surrounded by delicious food, drinks, and lively music.

These unforgettable evenings were made possible thanks to the dedication and hard work of our incredible People and Communications colleagues. Behind the scenes, several passionate individuals in each of our markets invested countless hours to meticulously plan the details to ensure these celebrations were a success. From scouting the perfect location to coordinating the food and entertainment, their enthusiasm was the driving force for bringing the magic of summer to life.

Here are some words from a few of the organizers:

“The most challenging task every year is planning the AUTO1 Group summer party! A few thousand employees in Germany look forward to the event so we don't want to disappoint. With big ambitions to make the location, program, and food even better than last year, I am grateful for the committed and creative planning team that made them a reality. It was another legendary party, making the hard work completely worth it.” - Alex Reinhardt, Team Lead Office Management.

“I always find organizing events very exciting and even more so if it is for my colleagues. Having the opportunity to bring the Spanish and Portuguese teams together for the summer party is enjoyable - a date that we all look forward to. I am thrilled that everyone enjoyed the evening and everything we had prepared for them.” - Miriam Castellanos Cañadas, Senior PR & Communications Manager.

“My manager Caroline and I wanted to plan the best party for our people in France, who unquestionably deserved to spend a unique time together! Occasions like these are also a way of giving meaning to what we do daily." - Juliette Pierre, Junior Communications Manager.

“Together with Charis, Head of People Belgium, I had the pleasure of organizing the Belgian Summer Party again this year. It is great to gather all Belgian colleagues from all departments in one location. The bright smiles, fun stories, and nice dance moves make it so rewarding.” - Julie Galot, PR & Communications Manager.

“Helping our administration department organize the Summer Party was a very joyful experience. It was wonderful to be able to plan an event for our colleagues, and it was even more fun to watch them dance, laugh, and spend time together in a beautiful place at the river. It is important to have moments when you can set work aside and simply enjoy each other’s company.” - Marta Kotula, PR & Communications Manager.

Although we have said goodbye to summer and welcomed the cooler days, the memories of these celebrations will continue to warm our hearts, reminding us of the spirit of our incredible international team. We look forward to making more memories!

Watch our Berlin summer party video here: