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Parts Trader Appoints Kyle Schmitt As Group Chief Financial Officer

PRIVATEAug 27, 2024almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

PartsTrader

Kyle Schmitt
ChicagoE CommerceAutomotive

Description

Kyle Schmitt has been appointed as the group chief financial officer (CFO) at PartsTrader. He will be responsible for steering PartsTrader's financial strategy and operations, with the aim of driving growth and enhancing profitability.

Company Information

Company

PartsTrader

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

PartsTrader is the leading cloud-based parts procurement platform for the collision repair industry. We're revolutionizing the way parts are purchased by bringing together repair shops, suppliers, and carriers in one efficient and intuitive marketplace. We empower repair shops to make more informed decisions about part-type, price, and availability, resulting in optimized pricing, reduced cycle time and better customer service. Suppliers are able to better serve existing customers while gaining instant access to new markets and insurance carriers gain enhanced visibility into the parts procurement process and valuable, cutting-edge data, leading to greater accuracy and efficiency on every claim.

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