WhoCanFixMyCar has appointed Kevern Thompson as its new chief executive, who will take over from interim CEO, David Loy.
Thompson joins the company after eight years working in software, bringing a blend of knowledge from across multiple sectors and 38 years of automotive experience.
He has a background in vehicle manufacturing, insurance and crash repair and has worked for ‘some of the largest global brands’.
WhoCanFixMyCar works by comparing the prices, reviews and locations of the best garages in a customer’s local area, matching workshops with local customers.
Thompson said: “The company is looking to the future, with an experienced team across automotive and technology and a strong foothold at the centre of the automotive repair ecosystem.
“I see ample opportunities for WhoCanFixMyCar to strengthen this position further, creating a community through technology and being agile in how it provides effective solutions during significant sector transformation.”
The new appointment marks another positive change for WhoCanFixMyCar, following its acquisition by Niterra EMEA GmbH (formerly NGK) in June last year.
It comes at a time when the wider automotive industry is undergoing significant transformation, presenting greater opportunities for the technology business.
Loy, general manager at Niterra EMEA and former CEO at WhoCanFixMyCar, said: “WhoCanFixMyCar is at a turning point and with new leadership and new energy comes many new opportunities.
“We are looking to the future, not just in terms of business growth, but in how the automotive industry is evolving.
“Our focus is to cement WhoCanFixMyCar’s place in that future, and Kevern’s appointment as CEO marks an important step towards that goal.”