About this event
In our 4th Collision Repair Webinar Series, we will examine the data trends from the automotive aftermarket, collision repair, and insurance market. Diving deep into the data from Glasgow Consulting, one of Automechanika Dubai’s key knowledge partners, our panel of experts in the bodyshop industry will discuss and analyse these data trends to understand and forecast the direction of the collision repair industry and how we can adapt to the market changes in the region.
Key topics to be discussed at this webinar includes:
- UAE automotive market afterview
- UAE collision repair trends
- UAE insurance market trends
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Guest speaker
Stephen Louis Key Account Manager – Refinish Systems (GCC Countries) @ Axalta Coating SystemsG
With 43 yrs of experience, Stephen is currently managing Axalta Premium Brands across GCC prior to which he was running bodyshops in KSA, Kuwait & UAE. Earlier he spent 9 yrs at Ford & Rover dealerships & 20 yrs in senior management roles across UK & Ireland serving the Bodyshop Industry.
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Guest speaker
Michel Malik Group Publisher & CEO @ BodyShop News InternationalG
Michel has been involved in the collision repair industry for the last 30 years. He is the CEO of BodyShop News International, the company that produces the global BodyShop News collision repair magazines. Michel is a recognised speaker at various automotive conferences, symposiums and seminars all over the world. He also produces & presents the longest running weekly motoring programme in the world – The World on Wheels – broadcast on Sydney radio and online.
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Guest speaker
Vishal Pandey Partner – Automotive & Mobility Practice @ Glasgow Consulting GroupG
Vishal is a leading MENA focused Market Entry & Go-To-Market Strategy Specialist. He has been involved in over 100 Automotive, Mobility and Logistics related research & market entry engagements. He has worked across the value chain with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier one suppliers.
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Guest speaker
Yousef Abu Alaish General Manager – Aftersales @ Arabian Automobile Co. Nissan & InfinitiG
Yousef is the general manager of aftersales for Arabian Automobiles Co. and responsible for Dubai and the northern emirates territory. He manages 11 branches with 1,000+ employees which services 1,000+ customers per day.
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Guest speaker
Robert Snook Conference Moderator @ IBIS – The International Bodyshop Industry SymposiumG
Robert is a global speaker and conference moderator for IBIS (International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) as well as Group Director of MG Cannon, a multi-award winning MSO bodyshop group in the UK, and Business Success Global, the collision industry business coaching, training and mentoring business.
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Team member
Gil Duran Sales Coordinator @ Messe Frankfurt Middle East GmbHT
Gil has been with Automechanika Dubai team for a decade and currently manages the Repair & Maintenance / Carwash & Care sections and focusing on Oils & Lubricants / Body & Paint product groups
Messe Frankfurt Middle East
Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds with over 2,600 employees at 30 locations.
The Group’s Dubai-based subsidiary, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, currently organises 16 trade fairs & a series of conferences across the region.
