Calling on Keith: Keith E. Jones named collision strategy and program manager, DEKRA North America
Victoria, British Columbia — Keith E. Jones has been named collision strategy and program manager for DEKRA North America. This new role will see Jones support the BMW Canada Certified Collision Repair Centre program. Previously, Jones served as a regional development specialist for DEKRA, supporting various OEM certification programs, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and […]
Kavia’s Comeback: Raj Kavia named Canadian Manager, OEConnection/Certified Collision Care
Toronto, Ontario — Longtime industry member Raj Kavia has joined OEConnection as the Canadian Manager, OEConnection Certified Repair Network (CRN)/Certified Collision Care, he announced via LinkedIn on Tuesday. Kavia is the former owner of Kavia Auto Body in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which he owned from May 1992 to February 2019. During his time as owner/operator of […]
The Donaldson Deal: CSN Collision Centres appoints new Senior Vice President
Toronto, Ontario — CSN Collision Centres announced Friday the appointment of former Enterprise Holdings Assistant Vice President/Sales, Sean Donaldson as CSN’s new senior vice president, effective Monday, August 16. Following a 25-year career at Enterprise, Donaldson enters the collision repair industry with a wealth of experience. In a press released issued Friday, CSN Collision Centres […]
G’Day, John: Symach appoints John Boukouras general manager of Australia operations
Victoria, Australia — Symach, the bodyshop equipment producer is pleased to announce John Boukouras has been appointed as General Manager in Australia, overseeing and supporting SYMACH activities in the Continent. Boukouras will replace current GM Mark Cunningham, to whom the Company is grateful for his intensive activities in promoting the brand throughout the Continent. Boukouras […]
Bouthillette’s Boost: Fix Network names Sonia Bouthillette as VP of Canadian operations
Blainville, Quebec — Sonia Bouthillette has been appointed vice president of operations for Fix Auto Canada. Bouthillette will be reporting to Sylvain Seguin, Fix Network’s Executive Vice President (Canada) and will be based at the Fix Network national head office in Blainville, Quebec. In her new role, she will be responsible for driving the network’s […]
Charles in Charge: Progi appoints Charles Aubry major account manager of auto paint
Trois-Rivières, Québec — Québec-based automotive IT firm, Progi, is pleased to announce that Charles Aubry has been appointed to the position of major account manager for automotive paint companies in Canada and abroad, according to a press release from last week. Having only joined the team at Progi three years ago, Aubry quickly climbed the […]
My Man Tony: CARSTAR Canada names Tony Mammone VP of operations
Hamilton, Ontario – CARSTAR Canada is making some big corporate moves with the announcement of Tony Mammone’s promotion to vice-president of operations, according to a press release from Wednesday. Originally joining CARSTAR three years ago as a zone director for Ontario, Mammone quickly rose through the ranks to then become senior director of operations through […]
Labanovich to Lead: Jeff Labanovich named COO of CARSTAR Canada
Hamilton, Ontario — Jeff Labanovich has been named chief operating officer (COO) for CARSTAR Canada. Labanovich has been a part of the CARSTAR Canada family for more than 15 years, joining first as a franchise partner and then the corporate team in 2018. In his former role as general manager of CARSTAR Canada, Labanovich was […]
Go For Goodman: Ford Canada names Bev Goodman new CEO
Oakville, Ontario — Ford Canada announced today the appointment of veteran executive Bev Goodman as president, and CEO., replacing Dean Stoneley, who will be appointed to the newly created position of general manager at North America Truck, Ford Motor Co. “At this time of rapid change in the auto industry, Bev demonstrates a deep understanding […]
Freshening Up: Simplicity Car Care names Manuel Furtado Director of Business Management
Toronto, Ontario – Simplicity Car Care has a fresh new face heading up the role of Director of Business Management in Quebec, according to a social media posting from Monday. Simplicity is excited to welcome Manuel Furtado into the fold in his new managerial role at the company. Furtado most recently made his name as […]
