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LKQ Europe Appoints Sebastien Vanderperre CEO for Benelux-France Region

April 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Europe has appointed Sebastien Vanderperre as the new CEO of its Benelux-France Region, effective May 1. Vanderperre brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience in the automotive aftermarket. He previously served as Director of the Consumer Tires EMEIA division for France and Benelux at Bridgestone. His career also includes various international leadership roles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Belgium, Europe, France, LKQ Corporation, Luxembourg, People

Industry Mourns Passing of Collision Repair Education Pioneer Marcus Essig

April 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The collision repair industry has lost a dedicated educator, volunteer and advocate with the passing of Marcus “Marc” Essig on March 30 at the age of 82. Essig, who was surrounded by his wife Nancy of 53 years, daughter Lisa, son Marc Jr., and four grandchildren at the time of his passing, had been diagnosed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, Obituary, People

Ron Greenman Named Interim President of ATI

April 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Training Institute (ATI) has announced the appointment of Ron Greenman as Interim President. Greenman, who joined ATI in 2016 as its first full-time Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2021. During his tenure as COO, he helped scale operations, optimize internal processes, and support the company’s growth. “I’m incredibly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Training Institute, Driven Brands, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2025 Executive Committee

April 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Board thanks departing members for their service to nonprofit organization supporting students and collision education system. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has appointed its 2025 Executive Committee, composed of seven industry professionals committed to supporting collision repair education. The new Executive Committee includes Brenda Hogen (Parts Trader) as Chair, Stacy Bartnik (Intertek) as Vice-Chair, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

Timothy Sweeney Elected Chairman of Liberty Mutual Insurance

April 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Board of Directors has elected Timothy M. Sweeney as Chairman of Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc., effective April 9. Sweeney, who currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, will succeed David H. Long, who is retiring as Chairman and Director. Long has been with Liberty Mutual for 40 years, becoming President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Liberty Mutual Insurance, People

I-CAR Appoints Kyle Thompson as New CEO

April 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Van Alstyne will retire after 15 years with training organization. I-CAR’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Kyle G. Thompson as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective May 5. Thompson will succeed John S. Van Alstyne, who is retiring after 15 years with the non-profit training organization. Van Alstyne, who joined I-CAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, People

Women’s Industry Network Announces 2025-26 Board Leadership

April 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced its 2025 – 2026 returning officers and new members of its Board of Directors. The new Board members will be formally presented to the WIN membership at its annual conference to be held May 5-7, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area, in Lake […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, Women's Industry Network

CCIF Announces New Steering Committee Members

March 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has appointed new members to its Steering Committee and re-appointed Sylvain Séguin, president of Fix Network Canada, as the Committee Chair. The Steering Committee helps identify topics and priority areas for CCIF events focused on Canada’s collision repair sector. Committee Members include: Matthew Banister — Supplier Representative Owner of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, People

Max Malaret Named Vice President of Claims at Plymouth Rock Assurance

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced that Max Malaret has joined its Independent Agency Auto Group as Vice President of Claims. Malaret will lead the Physical Damage team and oversee claims training and leadership development while driving strategic direction for claims operations. His responsibilities will also include the subrogation and special investigative units. With more than […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Plymouth Rock Assurance

Bill Dunster Named Vice President of Collision Services at Autotality

March 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Autotality has appointed Bill Dunster as its new Vice President of Collision Services. Dunster, who has worked in the automotive repair and collision industry for decades, will manage the company’s collision services division. In his role, Dunster will collaborate with partners to improve collision repair operations and service processes. He will also focus on ensuring […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autotality, People

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