Steve Leal, president and CEO of Fix Auto World, has announced changes to Fix Auto’s board of directors, effective immediately.
“Fix Auto World and all of its brands have experienced significant expansion in recent years, from development in new territories to the addition of new business segments. In order for the organization to build on this growth, we have made some changes to our board of directors,” said Leal. “These changes are sure to help us cement our position as a dominant force in the automotive aftermarket services industry.”
Fix Auto has appointed two new members to its board of directors.
David Marshall has served in senior roles in government and in the finance industry, including appointments as assistant auditor general of Canada and a deputy minister in the federal government. Marshall has extensive business experience, having served as vice chairman of CIBC Bank and as a managing director in the Wall Street firm of Bankers Trust New York. He has also served as president and CEO of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, a $4 billion Ontario provincial insurance organization. Marshall also has served as Canada’s Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and is currently an adviser to the Minister of Finance of Ontario.
Robert Hattem brings more than 45 years of experience in sales, distribution and development to Fix Auto’s board of directors. He has held several senior leadership roles, namely in the building materials industry (BMR Group) where he worked as vice president of merchandising, and in the pharmaceutical industry (McKesson Canada) as vice president of sales and marketing. In 2002, he joined UAP as executive vice president of the Heavy Vehicle Parts Division, and in 2004 he was appointed as president and CEO of UAP Inc., where he worked until 2014. Currently retired, Hattem continues to provide corporate mentorship and advisory services to a variety of companies. Hattem also has served, in his past, as chairman on the boards of organizations like the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) Canada, the Canadian Drug Wholesale Association (CDWA), UAP and currently serves on the board of Vast-Auto.
Marshall and Hattem join Fix Auto World’s three existing board members, Jorge Arruda, Daniel Hogg and Steve Leal.
“As we continue to grow our network and brands, one of our goals is to build a team that is committed to Fix Auto World’s long-term success. David and Robert’s appointments round off our Board’s existing skill set with world-class corporate governance and automotive aftermarket experience, which will serve Fix Auto World well in its current and future projects,” said Leal.
