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ART CRAWFORD — AUTOCANADA INC.

Art Crawford has been named president of collision operations at AutoCanada Inc. He has spent more than 20 years in rental, MRO distribution and collision repair, previously leading AutoCanada’s collision division through its expansion to 32 sites and into profitability. In his new role he will direct collision operations across the national network. AutoCanada notes that under his leadership the division has become a “best-in-class platform.”

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CYNTHIA HILL — AUTOCANADA INC.

Cynthia Hill has been appointed general counsel at AutoCanada Inc. She has worked in corporate law for more than a decade, previously serving as a partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP with a practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and corporate governance before joining AutoCanada in 2020. In her new role she will oversee legal, compliance and risk functions throughout the company. AutoCanada says her appointment supports the company’s long-term governance structure.

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SCOTT ASHBY — AUTO SHIELD

Scott Ashby has been promoted to senior vice-president of operations at Auto Shield. He has worked in the OEM, warranty and dealer-services sectors for more than 30 years, previously serving in leadership roles at Hyundai Capital Canada, Toyota Financial Services, Sym-Tech Dealer Services, Safe-Guard Products Canada, Nissan and Ford of Canada. In his new role he will lead claims performance and customer-concierge operations as the company expands across Canada and into emerging U.S. markets. Auto Shield says Ashby brings “unmatched leadership and technical expertise” to the role.

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KEN GILLINGWATER — FIX AUTO WOODSTOCK

Ken Gillingwater has been appointed general manager of the new Fix Auto Woodstock facility. He has worked in the collision repair industry for decades, previously serving in his family-owned bodyshop in Burford, Ontario under his father’s leadership. In his new role he will oversee operations at the 10 000-square-foot, 12-bay repair centre. “It’s exciting to be part of a business that’s doing everything related to autobody repair,” he said.

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