IBIS Middle East 2024 – Speakers

  • Abdullah Amro

    head of Fix Auto operations, Gulf Motors Company

    With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. For the past 13 years, Abdallah has...

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  • Adam Ridgway

    founder & CEO, ONE MOTO Technologies

    A veteran of 45 yrs in the Bodyshop Industry, Stephen has worked his whole career in the Bodyshop...

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  • Adam Thurman

    director, EV Bodyshops

    Adam Thurman has spent the past 24 years in the repair industry, starting as an apprentice, moving...

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  • Andrew Marsh

    Automotive Engineer

    After completing a degree in mechanical engineering in 1984, for 20 years Andrew worked for vehicle...

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  • Charles Canning

    director, Cannings

    Charles Canning joined the family business in 1991 at the request of his father, Barry. He and his...

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  • Chris Cotterill

    business development team leader, The Institute of the Motor Industry

    A veteran of 45 yrs in the Bodyshop Industry, Stephen has worked his whole career in the Bodyshop...

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  • Dirk Fuchs

    founder & owner, Electric Mobility Consulting

    With over 20 years of automotive experience, Dirk has become a recognized industry subject-matter-expert...

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  • Eddie Longworth

    claims & supply chain transformation, ClaimsTech development, conference chairman, speaker, writer

    Jon is an innovator and entrepreneur in TOC, CCPM and DBR, implementing processes and technology...

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  • Frederik Bisbjerg

    head of MENA, The Digital Insurer

    Frederik Bisbjerg is a highly respected international business developer with expertise in digital...

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  • Graham Purvis

    group aftersales director, United Motors Group

    Graham boasts more than three decades of experience in the premium segment of the automotive aftersales...

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  • James Spears

    MAL, MSPM, AIC, AAM, AIS, head of automotive and property, Tractable

    A veteran of 45 yrs in the Bodyshop Industry, Stephen has worked his whole career in the Bodyshop...

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  • Jon Parker

    managing director, Halo Accident Repair Centres

    Jon is an innovator and entrepreneur in TOC, CCPM and DBR, implementing processes and technology...

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  • Kevin Watkins

    head of automotive talent and learning, Al Futtaim

    As general manager of Arabian Automobiles, Yousef Abu Alaish takes the lead on key aftersales functions,...

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  • Kyle Al-Rifai

    CEO & founder, Swift Recon Automotive Industries

    As general manager of Arabian Automobiles, Yousef Abu Alaish takes the lead on key aftersales functions,...

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  • Mark Armitage

    chief revenue officer, Autotech Group

    A veteran of 45 yrs in the Bodyshop Industry, Stephen has worked his whole career in the Bodyshop...

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  • Naseef Umar

    co-founder, Autosmart Technology

    A veteran of 45 yrs in the Bodyshop Industry, Stephen has worked his whole career in the Bodyshop...

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  • Raya Makawi

    regional sustainability leader – Middle East and Africa region, 3M
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  • Robert Snook

    owner, Business Success Global / IBIS moderator

    Robert has 39 years of 360 degree collision industry experience in apprentice, technician, management,...

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  • Salman Shahid

    regional segment manager, 3M Transportation After Market for Europe Middle East & Africa

    Salman Shahid has been part of the collision repair industry for more than eighteen years. Having...

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  • Sanel Hodžić

    CEO, Cyber Automotive Solutions

    Sanel Hodzic has created a diverse portfolio of businesses that address various aspects of the automotive...

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  • Sean Carey

    president, SCG Management Consultants / IBIS board member & ambassador

    Sean is president of SCG Management Consultants, an automotive consulting firm based in Deer Park...

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  • Stephen Louis

    business manager, Premium Brands Refinish Systems Middle East, Axalta Coating Systems

    A veteran of 45 yrs in the Bodyshop Industry, Stephen has worked his whole career in the Bodyshop...

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  • Surendra Acharya

    regional aftersales manager, Stellantis Middle East

    As general manager of Arabian Automobiles, Yousef Abu Alaish takes the lead on key aftersales functions,...

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  • Trent Walkden

    owner, South Tweed Autos Smash Repairs

    Trent bought his father’s business partner out of South Tweed Autos Smash Repairs (STASR) in 2010...

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