Mario is a serial innovator, named as one of the automotive repair industry’s Leading Lights and appointed the first Ambassador by the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium in 2021. Mario also represents the Collision and Auto Repair industry on the 3D Printing in Auto Repair Global Task Force formed in 2023.

Spearheading Innovation and Transformation for the Boyd Group home to 900 plus auto collision and service shops across USA and Canada. Mario is charged with identifying innovation trends and business transformation opportunities within the market and collaborating with project partners and Boyd senior management to enhance the innovative potential of the business.

With a passion for technology and innovation, he has architected ground-breaking projects collaborating with industry, governments, and research partners that have led him to feature in many news articles, videos and audio interviews over the years.

As a futurist and subject matter expert, Mario has taken part as a speaker and panelist, both in person and virtually at conferences in various automotive, technology, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 events worldwide promoting the core values in innovation and digital transformation.