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The Bodyshop Division of LKQ announces appointment of new director
Jodie Mullard has been appointed as the new channel and technical director of LKQ’s Bodyshop Division.
Having served as head of channel for 18 months prior to this role, Mullard brings a wealth of experience, previously holding the position of director of digital customer experience at LKQ Europe.
In her new capacity, Mullard will play a pivotal role in advancing the strategic vision of LKQ’s Bodyshop Division. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development, implementation, and execution of innovative solutions that align with customer propositions and the broader strategy of LKQ UK & Ireland.
Jodie Mullard said:
Jodie Mullard
“Our business achieved a huge amount last year thanks to the commitment, skills, passion and expertise of all of our colleagues, who go above and beyond to be there for customers as their supportive partner in a changing world.
We’ve come into 2024 with real momentum – voted by repairers as their Paint Distributor of the Year – and I’m looking forward to working with the team to keep leveraging our brilliance and difference to help customers of all sizes unlock sustainable and profitable growth.”
Chris O’Rourke, managing director of LKQ Bodyshop Division, said:
Chris O’Rourke
“Jodie has been instrumental in the achievements of our bodyshop business in recent years, developing and implementing a strategy and long-term proposition designed around what bodyshops want and need – underpinned by the guiding principles of our Customer Promise.”
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