PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
MIKE BEIER | CONSOLIDATED DEALERS’ CO-OPERATIVE Effective January 1, 2025, Mike Beier assumes the role of President and CEO of Consolidated Dealers’ Co-Operative as Tom Langton steps down from the role in preparation for retirement. Beier has been an integral part of the Consolidated Dealers’ team for 12 years, serving in various leadership capacities and […]
Petrane for President: Maaco names Frank Petrane as new brand president
Toronto, Ontario — Maaco has announced that it has appointed Frank Petrane as the company’s newest brand president. As noted in a recent press release, before assuming his current role, Petrane served as senior vice president of fleet programs at Driven Brands. He first began his career with Maaco in 2006 as a national account […]
Appointing Ayas: Arslan Automotive announces appointment of Joseph Ayas to company leadership role
Toronto, Ontario — Arslan Automotive has announced the appointment of Joseph Ayas to the role of company leadership as of December, 2024. As noted in a recent press release, Joseph Ayas is an industrial engineer with a background in the operational, commercial and financial fields. Additionally, Ayas comes from an industrial multinational where he worked […]
A Salim Strategy: Marya Salim joins AkzoNobel as head of marketing for Automotive and Specialty Coatings North America
Toronto, Ontario — On Tuesday, AkzoNobel announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive and Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit. According to a recent press release, Salim will report to John Griffin, North America Regional Director and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Salim […]
Make Way for McQuillan: CCG announces Tony McQuillan as new Canadian vice president of sales
Toronto, Ontario — Certified Collision Group (CCG) has announced that as of October 28, 2024, Tony McQuillan has joined the organization as the Canadian vice president of sales. According to a recent press release, McQuillan has more than 35 years of collision repair experience alongside extensive knowledge of OEMs, sales, collision management and technical training. […]
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SHAWN WILSON | SIMPLICITY CAR CARE Simplicity Car Care has appointed Shawn Wilson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Wilson touts a career spanning more than two decades, and brings a wealth of experience and expertise in financial strategy, corporate governance and performance optimization across diverse industries. In his new role, Wilson will oversee […]
Arthur is In: Trevor Arthur named CEO of Porsche Cars Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche Cars Canada announced the appointment of Trevor Arthur as its new president and chief executive officer last Thursday, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Arthur brings considerable automotive business management experience to lead Porsche’s growth in Canada as the subsidiary’s new president and CEO, said the OEM. He is returning to his home […]
Santos Steps Up: Color Compass announces John Santos as new National Strategic Accounts Executive for Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Color Compass Corporation has appointed John Santos as the new National Strategic Accounts Executive for Canada, effective September 16, 2024. In his new role, Santos will serve as a key conduit between Color Compass and multi-store operators across Canada. He will also be responsible for the development of business opportunities within these […]
Aubry and Arnott Advance: CCS announces leadership transition for Charles Aubry, Jason Arnott
Toronto, Ontario — Consolidated Collision Services (CCS), a division of Consolidated Dealers Co-Operative Inc. has announced that, going forward, Charles Aubry will assume the role of General Manager for the company, with Jason Arnott further assuming the role of Business and Operations Director for the West. “We are beyond excited to be able to promote […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
EMILE FREMONT, UNIPARTS O.E.M. Emile Fremont has been appointed as a senior management consultant with Uniparts O.E.M. Canada. Fremont brings over 30 years of collision repair industry experience to the role. Fremont will assess industry trends, identify market opportunities and focus on maximizing national relationships. Mike Kaplaniak, CEO of Uniparts O.E.M. Canada, said that the […]
