Steve Leal first joined Fix Auto as a franchisee and owner of Fix Auto Cambridge (Ontario) in 2005. As an operator, he saw the opportunity to drive the entire network forward and embarked on an eight-year journey that would see him obtain Area Developer rights to Ontario (2008), Atlantic Canada (2010) and Alberta (2011), becoming [...]

Amanda works alongside IBIS adding valued presentation and editorial support. Her degree-level background in Communications from Richmond American International University of London, added to her master’s in creative writing and English language from the University of Westminster, means she is ideally suited to moderate at IBIS events across the globe. Her wide knowledge of the [...]

Sean has over 30 years’ experience in the automotive industry. A mechanical engineer by trade he embarked on his Sales and Marketing career with the UK’s largest parts distribution company during which time he earned a degree in marketing from the Charted Institute of Marketing. In 1991 Sean joined Nissan at its London headquarters, where [...]

The 24-year-old from Norway has always liked cars and regards her role as a paint technician as a passion more than a job. After being encouraged to enter WorldSkills by her teacher, she won the regional competition to qualify as the first female ever to take part in the nationals. A year later she finished [...]

Approaching mature Industry status, having spent 36yrs in this fantastic Industry. From fulfilling an apprenticeship to present day, I feel I have been on a tremendous learning journey. Having been involved during my time within Vehicle Manufacturing to of participated in the ever-evolving vehicle design, and what has fast become a heightened increased level of [...]