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  • Farzam Afshar – CEO, Abundance Thrive LLC

    • May 22, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    Farzam Afshar – CEO, Abundance Thrive LLC
    In 2002, Farzam Afshar co-founded VeriFacts Automotive which, at the time, was the only 3rd party independent onsite repair quality verification option available to auto body repair shops. Farzam’s vision is for all vehicles to be safely and economically repaired so that all parties benefit – insurers, shops, manufacturers but especially the consumer. Mr. Afshar [...]
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  • Dave Shepherd – Regional Managing Director EMEA 1: UK, Africa, Germany, Switzerland and Austria and CEE

    • May 21, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    Dave Shepherd – Regional Managing Director  EMEA 1: UK, Africa, Germany, Switzerland and Austria and CEE
    David’s mission is to achieve operational excellence in every area, through building on the already-strong relationships, solutions and service levels that Solera I Audatex offers in these markets. David also focuses on spearheading future enhancements and innovation to Audatex’s digital solutions portfolio, ensuring its customers continue to receive the best possible service. In January 2019 [...]
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  • Don Serapelo – Key Account Manager: OEM, Axalta Coating System

    • May 21, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    Don Serapelo – Key Account Manager: OEM, Axalta Coating System
    With a career span of 16 years, Don is an experienced development chemist and technical sales specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry. He is skilled in research and development (R&D), negotiation, coatings systems, polymers, and adhesives. Don is a sales professional with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) focused in chemistry [...]
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  • Corne Viviers – head of body repair training, TTi Global

    • May 21, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    Corne Viviers – head of body repair training, TTi Global
    Corne Viviers has a B.Com Law Degree from the University of Pretoria.  After graduating in 1993, Corne worked as an Internal Auditor at the Department of Health.  In 1995 Corne joined the family panelshop business, where he worked from 1995 – 2010. Corne previously managed the Panelbeating programmes at Jaguar Land Rover and Ford.  He [...]
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  • JLR suffers staggering annual losses

    • May 21, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Jaguar Land Rover has reported eye-watering annual losses of £3.6bn, blaming low sales in China as a primary cause. Sales actually rose in the UK and North America, but falling demand in China and Europe contributed to an overall fall of 5.8% in vehicle sales. The company also incurred significant redundancy costs with 4,500 job [...]
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