Toronto, Ontario -- AirPro Diagnostics has appointed Driaan Du Toit as chief executive officer.
Du Toit brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the automotive repair, fleet and insurance sectors. His background includes roles as chief executive officer and chief revenue officer, with a focus on technology-driven support for automotive repair operations.
“As vehicles continue to increase in complexity, the accuracy and consistency of Advanced Driver Assistance System diagnostics and calibrations are no longer optional and have become critical to vehicle, passenger and motorist safety,” said Lonnie Margol, AirPro founder and executive chairman of the board.
Ryan Aprill, partner at Rotunda Capital Partners, said Du Toit offers experience across repair operations, claims and enterprise-scale technology.
“Driaan brings a comprehensive perspective on how repair process optimization, claims, operations and enterprise-scale technology improve repair quality, cycle time, and vehicle safety,” Aprill said.
Du Toit cited growth opportunities and alignment with industry requirements as key factors in his appointment.
“AirPro sits at the intersection of safety, technology, and repair excellence,” Du Toit said. “What drew me to this opportunity is the significant growth potential in both local and global markets, combined with AirPro’s unwavering commitment to supporting repairers and industry stakeholders with high-quality, market-leading validated, solutions. These solutions align with OEM requirements and insurer expectations, while also reflecting the realities of today’s ADAS-equipped vehicles. There are meaningful opportunities to improve the status quo in the industry and AirPro is well positioned to deliver.”
Bob Wickham, managing partner at Rotunda Capital Partners, said Du Toit’s leadership experience supports continued development of ADAS solutions.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, AirPro Diagnostics provides remote and on-site scanning, diagnostics and ADAS calibration services for the automotive repair industry using proprietary technology and a team of more than 200 trained brand specialist technicians.
