The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) has named Winston Lee as interim executive director following the June 30 retirement of Brian Plott, who led the automotive aftermarket organization for six years. Lee, who previously served as managing director of ETI Europe, assumed the interim role July 1. The board will evaluate the organization’s needs before […]
CCC Appoints Tech Leader Barak Eilam to Board of Directors
Experienced executive brings expertise in enterprise software and scalable AI. CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDQ: CCCS) announced the appointment of Barak Eilam to its Board of Directors. A seasoned technology executive and former CEO of NICE Ltd., Eilam brings more than two decades of experience in enterprise software, artificial intelligence (AI) and customer-engagement technologies. […]
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Hires Search Firm for President
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers has hired executive search firm APA Search to find its next president as current president Paul McCarthy prepares to become CEO of the parent organization. McCarthy will move to CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, in January 2026. “We are excited to work with APA Search to identify a visionary and […]
Fredrik Westin Named CFO at AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel NV announced it has appointed Fredrik Westin as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026, replacing Maarten de Vries, who will retire after completing his second four-year term. Since May 2020, Westin, 52, served as CFO and executive vice president at Autoliv Inc., the automotive safety systems company He has more than 25 years […]
Ned Gaines Named Nevada Acting Insurance Commissioner
Nevada Division of Insurance has appointed Ned Gaines as acting commissioner, effective July 2, according to an announcement from Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez. Gaines replaces Scott Kipper, who served as commissioner since February 2023. The state will conduct a recruitment process to fill the position permanently. The acting commissioner brings […]
Debra Seminario Named SVP of Sales and Commercial Accounts at CrashBay
CrashBay announced it has hired Debra Seminario as senior vice president of sales and commercial accounts. Seminario brings 25 years of experience in the automotive, insurance and technology sectors, including leadership roles at CCC Intelligent Solutions and Typhon Risk. At CrashBay, she will focus on building strategic partnerships and driving initiatives to enhance claims management […]
Fix Network Names Sonia Bouthillette VP of Sales and Operation for Canadian Operations
The Fix Network announced Monday that Jeff Labanovich has left his position as vice president of sales and operations in Canada, with company veteran Sonia Bouthillette taking over the role. Bouthillette brings nearly 25 years of automotive industry experience to the expanded position, including 14 years in leadership roles at Fix Network. The company operates […]
United Recyclers Group Announces Changes to Board Leadership
Patrick Garrity steps down after 18 years; David Gold joins as new director. United Recyclers Group announced today that Patrick Garrity will step down from the organization’s board of directors after 18 years of service, while David Gold, owner of Standard Auto Wreckers, has been appointed as a new board member. Garrity began serving on […]
AIA Canada Begins Search for New President and CEO
Earlier this year at the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference, Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) President and CEO, J.F. Champagne, CAE, announced that he will be leaving the organization in June 2026. AIA Canada announced yesterday that the Board of Directors, along with executive search firm Boyden, have begun the process of securing […]
Hunter Engineering Restructures International Operations with Six Field Team Changes
Hunter Engineering Company announced Tuesday a reorganization of its international field operations, that were effective May 1, aimed at improving global coordination and customer service. The automotive equipment manufacturer created six new regional management positions as part of the restructuring, redistributing territories and responsibilities across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Kevin Dillon, previously Regional Manager […]