NATIONWIDE ACCIDENT REPAIR SERVICES LTD 
By AIM: NARS
NATIONWIDE ACCIDENT REPAIR SERVICES PLC
("Nationwide" or "the Group")
Two New Group Roles
Nationwide, the largest dedicated provider of automotive crash repair services in the UK, is pleased to announce, as part of its ongoing business development strategy, the creation of two new key roles, Group Sales Director and Operations Director.
Executive Director, Steve Thompson, is assuming the new role of Group Sales Director, with responsibility for building sales in the insurance and fleet markets across all the Group's divisions, Nationwide Repair Centres, Mobile Repair, Motorglass and Network Services.
Darren Wills will be taking up the position of Operations Director of the Group's accident management division, Nationwide Network Services in June. Joining from specialist insurer, Groupama Insurances, where he was Claims Director, Darren has over 20 years' experience within the motor insurance industry and of claims management in particular. He previously worked at Allianz Insurance, Ascendant Management Consulting and Direct Line.
Michael Wilmshurst, Chief Executive of Nationwide, commented,
"The creation of these two new roles is part of our ongoing business development strategy and I am delighted to welcome Darren to the team. He brings extensive knowledge and understanding of the repair industry and the requirements of our insurance partners. In his role as Operations Director of our accident management division, Nationwide Network Services, he will form a vital link between operations and sales within the Group. His appointment enables Executive Director, Steve Thompson to focus his attention wholly on driving sales across the insurance and fleet markets."
Enquiries:
Nationwide Accident Repair Services plc | Michael Wilmshurst, Chief Executive David Pugh, Finance Director | T: 01993 701720 | ||
Biddicks | Katie Tzouliadis | T: 020 3178 6378 | ||
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Westhouse Securities | Antonio Bossi Henry Willcocks | T: 020 7601 6100 |
About Nationwide Accident Repair Services plc
Nationwide provides automotive crash repair and accident administration services to the UK insurance industry, fleet operators and retail customers and is the largest dedicated provider of accident repair services in the UK.
The Group operates a national network of accident repair centres across England, Scotland and Wales and has dedicated mobile repair fleets which repair light damage and automotive glass. Other services include accident administration, courtesy cars and salvage management. All Nationwide's services are fully integrated and unified on a single IT platform, enabling the Group to provide market-leading standards.
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