Q&A with new secretary general of the European Rental Association

Murray Pollok Managing Editor, IRN & Director of Content, KHL

18 July 2025

Carole Bachmann became secretary general of the European Rental Association (ERA) at the beginning of July, following the retirement of Michel Petitjean. IRN’s Murray Pollok put some questions to association’s new head of secretariat.

IRN: First of all, congratulations on your appointment. How does it feel to be in that position after many years working as manager of ERA?
Carole Bachman: Thank you, Murray! I’m truly honoured to step into the role of Secretary General of ERA. After many years as ERA’s manager,…

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