Among his career accomplishments are leading the creation of the GM Collision Repair Network, pioneering digital solutions to improve the post-collision customer journey
Hoffman Estates, Ill.—I-CAR has announced the appointment of John Eck as Vice President of Business Development. He will lead business development strategy across the six industry segments I-CAR serves — collision repairers, insurance, vehicle OEMs, suppliers, service providers, and schools — ensuring that I-CAR continues to deliver maximum value and support to each.
The role emphasizes customer support, collaboration and long-term industry growth.
“The appointment of John Eck in this role highlights I-CAR’s ongoing priority to ensure the industry we serve realizes the full benefit of the resources and services we offer,” said Kyle Thompson, I-CAR CEO and President. “I-CAR’s vision — that every person in the collision repair industry has the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs — is at the forefront of every decision we make.”
Eck brings extensive experience from General Motors, most recently serving as Head of Product for Collision Assistance and consulting across the GM organization on collision CRM transformation. He previously served two terms on the I-CAR Board of Directors and as President and Chairman of Board of the OEM Collision Roundtable and currently serves on the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) Board of Trustees.
Among his career accomplishments are leading the creation of the GM Collision Repair Network, pioneering digital solutions to improve the post-collision customer journey, and building strong partnerships with repairers, insurers, and OEMs to drive industry-wide progress.
“I-CAR has always played a central role in my work in the collision repair industry, and I’m honored to join the team in this capacity,” said Eck. “The opportunity to build on I-CAR’s legacy by serving every segment of the industry and to work side-by-side with so many diverse stakeholders to deliver real, tangible value is both exciting and deeply meaningful to me.”
Eck will report directly to Thompson.
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