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Job opening at ACEM: (Senior) Public Affairs Manager
17 Feb 2023

ACEM is looking for a (Senior) Public Affairs Manager to join its Secretariat in Brussels and lead the association’s Public Affairs activity

 

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) is the industry association that represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.

ACEM members include 18 manufacturing companies and 18 national industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 389,000 jobs depend on the motorcycle, moped, tricycle and quadricycle industry, which generates €21.4 billion of GDP across Europe every year.

ACEM works closely with the EU institutions, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders, in different policy areas. ACEM advocates for policies that support the competitiveness of motorcycle manufacturers, provides factual information about the European motorcycle sector, and fosters a better understanding of the motorcycle industry’s contribution to society.

Responsibilities

With a more junior colleague under your responsibility, and with the support of regulatory/technical experts and communications’ team, you will:

  • be responsible for monitoring and conducting research and analysis on the current state of play across a broad range of European policy issues relevant for the motorcycle Industry under the association strategic vision Vision 2030+
  • develop and implement strategies and action plans to engage the organisation in EU policies and legislative proposals;
  • support the ACEM team and the Membership with the development of engagement strategies and messaging, at Brussels’ and national level;
  • draft high-quality memos, policy briefings, presentations and policy analysis on short timelines;
  • develop/maintain relationships with the EU institutions and key stakeholders at the European level and exchange information related to priority topics;
  • be responsible for the planning, implementation, preparation, and follow-up of meetings;
  • represent the organisation externally in institutional meetings and towards other stakeholders through being a visible and credible advocate for the industry.
  • assist the Secretary General and act as a sherpa for high-level meetings, with C-suites executives (internally) and with EU Institutions representatives (externally).

Profile requirements

  • University degree (Law, Political Sciences and/or EU Studies);
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in EU Policy and Government Affairs roles in trade/industry associations, consulting firms, corporations or EU Institutions;
  • An established network and sound knowledge of European policy in various fields that are connected to sustainability in all its facets, mobility/transport, industrial transformation and/or manufacturing;
  • Track record in political advocacy and campaign management;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English is a must, other languages are a plus;
  • Effective communication (written and spoken) with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ability to find consensus amongst wide range of opinions and to work with different functions, teams and seniority levels;
  • Firm willingness to understand the issues at stake and to enhance your personal knowledge on highly political/technical topics;
  • Team player with commitment to excellence and diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Benefits

We offer a long-term contract with a competitive package.

At ACEM you will find the freedom to broaden your horizons thanks to an internationally composed team and flexible working time models. The sector is on the path of transformation towards climate-neutral mobility and offers an exciting, innovative, future-oriented and collegial working environment.

Application Procedure

  1. Closing date for applications: 17 March 2023
  2. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter (one page), your CV (in English) in PDF format and the Annex to this ad to to the attention of the Secretary General Antonio Perlot
  3. Please include your first and last name and the job title (“(Senior) Public Affairs Manager – application”) in the subject line
  4. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

All applications will be processed in full confidentiality and only for recruitment purposes. Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

 

Files

ACEM (Senior) Public Affairs Manager - Advert

ACEM (Senior) Public Affairs Manager - Annex

 

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Job opening at ACEM: Communications Officer
03 Feb 2023

ACEM is looking for a Communications Officer to join its Secretariat in Brussels and take a leading role in driving the association’s Communication, Press & Social Media activity. 

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) is the industry association that represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.             

Responsibilities:

The main responsibility of the Communications Officer is to manage ACEM’s internal & external communication activities.

In more detail:

  • With the ACEM leadership: shaping and implementing communications strategies aiming to raise the Industry’s profile in the EU policy environment
  • Developing and coordinating publications such as policy papers, annual reports, membership information documents, social media news items
  • Drafting clear and compelling press releases, articles, web copy, speeches, and social media news items with the support of the different staff members
  • Copywriting, editing, and proofreading of publications produced by ACEM
  • Managing websites and social media channels
  • Organising events, physical and online (e.g. workshops, conferences, etc...)
  • Contributing to the communication and dissemination activities of projects in which ACEM is active

Desired profile:

  • Excellent command of English. Other European languages are an asset
  • Prepared to multitask, prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
  • Proactive in proposing new/alternative communication vectors/actions
  • Open to working in a small team operating in a multicultural environment
  • Excellent command of MS Office and web/social media management tools
  • Track record in event organising
  • Understanding of the European/Brussels media and political landscape
  • Basic knowledge of graphic design and experience in web and video editing is an asset

Experience:

  • Degree in Communications, Journalism or similar
  • 2-5 years’ experience as a communications officer or similar position
  • Relevant experience in a similar role in a European or international setting is an asset

We offer:

  • A long-term contract with a competitive package
  • The opportunity to work for a dynamic industry in a global environment
  • Possibility to partially work from home

Application Procedure

  1. Closing date for applications: 28 February 2023
  2. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter (one page), your CV (in English) in PDF format and the Annex to this ad to  to the attention of the Secretary General Antonio Perlot
  3. Please include your first and last name and the job title (“Communications Officer – application”) in the subject line
  4. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

All applications will be processed in full confidentiality and only for recruitment purposes. Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Files

ACEM Communications Officer - Advert.pdf
ACEM Communications Officer - Annex.docx

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Joint Industry Statement - Data Act: call to preserve European Innovation and Competitiveness
01 Feb 2023

ACEM has signed, together with thirty industry associations, a joint statement on the Data Act, calling for policy makers to preserve European innovation and competitiveness.

While recognizing the importance of data sharing for the success of the European economy in the coming years, ACEM considers that the Data Act as proposed, is a leap into the unknown with potential unintended consequences across data value chains.

We therefore urge the European Parliament and Council to take the necessary time and steps to:

  • Ensure due protection of trade secrets, safety, security, and privacy;
  • Give clarity to companies as to what data they must share;
  • Enable mutually beneficial data-driven relationships;
  • Differentiate between B2B and B2C contexts;
  • Set strict conditions for business-to-government data requests;
  • Promote cloud adoption;
  • Avoid creating new obstacles to international data flows.

Quote 

Commenting on the signature of the joint statement, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

"ACEM welcomes the efforts of the European Commission to foster the data economy while safeguarding consumer privacy. However, the current form of the Data Act delivers an uncertain future, potentially jeopardizing the foundation of European businesses' data-driven operations. In order to build trust and maintain the industry's drive for innovation, the new legislation must strike a balance between fairness and incentives to innovate. We are at a crucial moment for the industry, including the motorcycle sector, and ACEM calls on the European Parliament and Council to create responsible, forward-looking regulations."

More information

Joint Industry Statement - Data Act

Contact

Francesco Fenoglio
Policy Advisor

+32 478 39 32 01

 

 

Registrations of motorcycles and mopeds in key European markets broadly stable during 2022
30 Jan 2023

New motorcycle registrations in five of the largest European markets (i.e. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) reached 950,400 units in 2022. This represents a slight increase of approximately 0.1% compared to 2021 (949,480 units).

Motorcycle registration volumes showed an upward trend in Spain (176,960 units, +6.3% year-on-year) and the UK (109,300 units, +1.9%). They remained broadly stable in Italy (271,380 units, 0.7%) and Germany (199,400 units, 0.1%) and decreased in France (193,350 units, -6.6%).

Moped registrations reached a total volume of 255,900 units in the six European moped markets monitored by ACEM (i.e. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain). This registration volume represents a reduction of 3.4% in comparison to last year (264,800 units).

Quote

Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

“The latest registration data shows that the European market has overall remained stable in 2022, compared to 2021. Within a changing mobility environment, it is a confirmation that citizens continue to positively value two or three-wheeled vehicles, for their convenience in daily personal mobility and small logistics and for the recreational opportunities they provide”.

Press contact

Manuel Ordonez de Barraicua
ACEM Communications Manager
 
+32 (0)2 23 0 97 32

Documents available to download

ACEM - Statistical press release - January - December 2022 [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical press release - January - December 2022 [XLS]
ACEM - Statistical releases - FAQ [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical releases - Glossary [PDF]


Note for editors

As of 2020, ACEM statistical releases cover the following:

• For the motorcycle segment: Italy, France, Germany, Spain and the UK. These countries account for about 80% of motorcycle registrations in the EU + UK block.

• For the moped segment: France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Spain. These countries account for about 80% of moped registrations in the EU + UK block.

• Moped figures include L1eB vehicles (two-wheel mopeds) and L2e vehicles (three-wheel mopeds). Depending on their administrative practices, some countries may also include L1e-A vehicles (powered cycles).

About ACEM

• The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.

• ACEM members include 18 manufacturing companies: BMW Motorrad, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Ducati Motor holding, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, MV Agusta, Peugeot Scooters, Piaggio, Polaris Industries, Qooder, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha and Zero Motorcycles.

• ACEM also represents 18 motorcycle industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 300,000 jobs depend on the L-category industry in Europe. There are more than 39 million motorcycles and scooters on Europe’s roads (2019 estimate).

 

Certified motorcycle training centres come together to bring motorcycle safety training to the next level
14 Dec 2022

Motorcycle training schools that hold the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label organised their first meeting on 7 December 2022. During this initial meeting, the organisations managing the 35 awarded programmes agreed to work together to create a high-quality training programme. This programme will cover various levels of motorcycle riding skills, hazard and safety awareness, and a self-assessment of riding ability.

The programme will also cover the local context, such as the traffic environment, weather patterns, mobility and leisure uses.
This high-quality training programme will be offered free of charge to all schools interested in improving the quality of their courses. It will also be shared with bodies planning to set up motorcycle safety training programmes in countries with limited training options.

The motorcycle training organisations present also exchanged their views on other topics, such as the current state of voluntary motorcycle training across Europe, recent trends in motorcycle training and how to further improve motorcyclists’ skills and safety awareness.

Quote

Commenting on the initiative, ACEM Secretary General, Antonio Perlot, said:

“The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is a key element of our road safety strategy and an excellent example of how industry players, NGOs, motorcycle trainers and users’ organisations can work together for motorcycle safety. After launching the European Training Quality Label in 2019, we now want to take this initiative to the next level by providing a free-of-charge high-quality training programme to all training schools in Europe”.

Jesper Christensen, Director of the Mobility Commission at the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM), said:

“Riding a motorcycle is far from an easy task. As vulnerable road users, motorcyclists must be aware of road risks and recognise the hazards specific to two-wheelers. The FIM is committed to promoting high-quality voluntary training, and we fully support the development of these common safety training guidelines. We are confident that this initiative will make a positive difference for motorcyclists’ safety across Europe”.

Note for editors

The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is a voluntary certification scheme for post-licence safety training programmes run by the German Road Safety Council, the International Motorcycling Federation and the Motorcycle industry.

The main objective of the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is to inform motorcyclists across the EU about the best training programmes available in their countries and to increase the number of riders undergoing high-quality voluntary training regularly.

There are currently 35 certified programmes in 11 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, with more motorcycle training centres expected to join in 2023.

In 2019 the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label received the Road Safety Charter Award in the category “Voluntary commitments” from the European Commission.

For more information, please visit:

https://motorcycle-training-label.eu 

https://roadsafetystrategy.acem.eu/home/the-european-motorcycle-training-quality-label 

 

 

 

ACEM hosts annual conference to discuss the future of the motorcycle industry  and decarbonisation
09 Dec 2022

On 6 December 2022, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) hosted its annual conference, which focused on the motorcycle industry’s vision for decarbonisation at horizon 2050.

Industry leaders, representatives from industry associations and policy-makers from the European Parliament and the European Commission exchanged views on crucial issues for the future of the motorcycle sector, particularly how electric batteries, synthetic fuels and fuel cells can contribute to decarbonising two-wheelers.

The speakers also discussed the challenges and opportunities linked to lowering CO2 emissions, such as securing access to raw materials, stepping up R&D investments and the importance of standardisation and cross-company cooperation through platforms like the Swappable Batteries Consortium.

Charging infrastructure was also seen as a potential bottleneck in the path to lower CO2 emissions, as many Member States are still to deploy charging points in significant numbers.

Speakers included:

• Michele Colaninno. President of the European Association of Manufacturers (ACEM). Chief Executive of Global Strategy, Product, Marketing and Innovation, at the Piaggio Group
• Ralf Diemer. Managing Director at the eFuel Alliance
• Bernard Gindroz. Coordinator of the Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium
• Andreas Glück. Member of the European Parliament
• Mark Huitema. Director General for Vehicles at the European Association for Electromobility (AVERE)
• Antonio Perlot. Secretary General of the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM)
• Helfried Sorger. Chief Technology Officer for Powertrains at Pierer Mobility
• Isabelle Vandoorne. Deputy Head of Unit, at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Transport and Mobility

The panel discussion was moderated by Aled Walker, Future of Mobility Leader at Deloitte, and attracted more than 270 people from 27 countries worldwide.

The video recording of the event can be watched here:

https://app.livecasts.eu/the-motorcylcle-industrys-vision-for-decarbonisation 

The photos from the event are available at:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/acem_eu/albums

Press contact

Manuel Ordonez de Barraicua
ACEM Communications Manager
E.  
T. +32 22 30 97 32

About ACEM

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.

ACEM members include 18 manufacturing companies: BMW Motorrad, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Ducati Motor Holding, Harley-Davidson, Honda Motor Europe, Kawasaki Motor Europe, KTM, Kymco, MV Agusta, Peugeot Scooters, Piaggio Group, Polaris Industries, Qooder, Royal Enfield, Suzuki Motor Europe, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha Motor Europe and Zero Motorcycles.

ACEM also represents 18 motorcycle industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 389,000 jobs depend on the L-category industry in Europe through various activities, including manufacturing vehicles, parts and accessories, personal protective equipment, and motorcycle-related activities.

The motorcycle sector contributes about € 21.4 billion GDP across Europe, and generates revenue for tax authorities of about €16.6 billion. Europe-based motorcycle companies export about € 2.1 billion worth of vehicles, parts and components to non-European customers yearly.

There are more than 39 million motorcycles and scooters in use on Europe’s roads.

 

ACEM welcomes Euro NCAP’s roadmap 2025-2030 and increased attention to two-wheeler users’ safety
21 Nov 2022

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) welcomes the increased attention to two-wheeler safety in the new Euro NCAP roadmap 2025- 2030, particularly the recognition of motorcycle and scooter riders as vulnerable road users (VRUs).

The inclusion of evolved two-wheeler scenarios for car Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in Euro NCAP’s roadmap will help drivers avoid hazardous situations in many traffic situations. It will also contribute to a decreased number of collisions with two-wheelers.

ACEM also welcomes the inclusion of two-wheeler scenarios for assessment in commercial van ratings and the further development of truck safety labels around crash avoidance technology.

Another positive aspect of Euro NCAP’s new roadmap is the inclusion of technology-neutral connected solutions to increase motorcyclists’ safety through C-ITS communication. Connectivity between vehicles warns drivers and riders in several critical scenarios that there may be imminent danger, which is a very promising journey to improving riders’ protection.

The motorcycle industry is in favour of the adoption of a Safe System approach towards motorcycling, simultaneously addressing human, vehicle, and road infrastructure. Therefore, ACEM supports the intention of Euro NCAP to carry out a holistic two-wheeler awareness-raising campaign to provide effective guidance on the safety technologies available on the market today.

Quote

Commenting on Euro NCAP’s roadmap 2025-2030, ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot, said:

"ACEM members continue supporting safety improvements, such as advanced motorcycle design, new intelligent features, new braking-, lighting-, suspension- and rider assistance systems."

"More recently, we started discussions with Euro NCAP to offer our competence on all future developments related to two-wheelers. Motorcycle manufacturers look forward to further enhanced collaboration between ACEM and EuroNCAP in this area. By working together, we can achieve higher safety levels for motorcyclists across Europe."

Further information

The Safe Ride to the Future - ACEM's road safety strategy

Euro NCAP Vision 2030 - A Safer Future for Mobility

About ACEM

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.

ACEM members include 18 manufacturing companies: BMW Motorrad, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Ducati Motor holding, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, MV Agusta, Peugeot Scooters, Piaggio, Polaris Industries, Qooder, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha and Zero Motorcycles.

ACEM also represents 20 motorcycle industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 389,000 jobs depend on the L-category industry in Europe. There are more than 39 million motorcycles and scooters on Europe’s roads (2019 estimate).

Press contact

Manuel Ordonez de Barraicua
ACEM Communications Manager
 
+32 496 52 65 17

 

 

Two-wheeler registrations in key European markets broadly stable during the first nine months of 2022
07 Nov 2022

New motorcycle registrations in five of the largest European markets (i.e. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) reached 781,824 units during the first nine months of 2022. This represents a decrease of approximately 1.4% compared to the same period in 2021.

Motorcycle registration volumes declined in Italy, where they reached 227,400 units (-3.3% on a year-on-year basis), Germany (173,750 units, -0.5%) and France (154,660 units, -7.9%). However, other motorcycle markets, such as Spain (135,800 units, +6.2%) and the UK (90,190 units, +3.5%), showed an upward trend.

Moped registrations reached a total volume of 206,900 units in the six European moped markets monitored by ACEM (i.e. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain). This registration volume is almost identical to last year’s.

Quote

Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

“Registration figures for the first three quarters of 2022 show that motorcycle and moped registrations in the EU’s key markets remain broadly stable, despite the challenges created by the shortage of semiconductors and shipping delays.

“Next quarter’s figures will allow us to assess the performance of the European motorcycle and moped markets for the entire year.

“We may see some differences between national markets. But our preliminary data suggest that motorcycle sales in 2022 will be as good as 2021, which was a very positive year for our industry”.

Documents available to download

ACEM - Statistical press release - January - September 2022 [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical press release - January - September 2022 [XLS]
ACEM - Statistical releases - FAQ [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical releases - Glossary [PDF]

About ACEM

• The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.

• ACEM members include 18 manufacturing companies: BMW Motorrad, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Ducati Motor holding, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, MV Agusta, Peugeot Scooters, Piaggio, Polaris Industries, Qooder, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha and Zero Motorcycles.

• ACEM also represents 20 motorcycle industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 300,000 jobs depend on the L-category industry in Europe. There are more than 39 million motorcycles and scooters on Europe’s roads (2019 estimate).

Note for editors

As of 2020, ACEM statistical releases cover the following:

• For the motorcycle segment: Italy, France, Germany, Spain and UK. These countries account for about 80% of motorcycle registrations in the EU + UK block.

• For the moped segment: France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Spain. These countries account for about 80% of moped registrations in the EU + UK block.

• Moped figures include L1eB vehicles (two-wheel mopeds) and L2e vehicles (three-wheel mopeds). Some countries may also include L1e-A vehicles (powered cycles) depending on their administrative practices.

Press contact

Manuel Ordonez de Barraicua
ACEM Communications Manager
 
+32 496 52 65 17

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