
FMG Repair Services has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of two dedicated operations directors.
Paul Wrigglesworth has joined FMG Repair Services to lead the bodyshop teams and develop operational and financial performance and best practice to secure repair capacity for the future.
He has had an impressive 35-year bodyshop career history, according to FMG Repair Services, which has included key roles in some of the UK’s largest accident repair groups, most recently National Accident Repair Group.
Wrigglesworth has “a strong track record” for driving productivity and profit improvements across body repair operations, FMG Repair Services said.
FMG Repair Services has also welcomed Carl Manton to the role of operations director for change and support services, to lead strategic planning for the future.
He takes responsibility for identifying opportunities for business improvements and delivering solutions to optimise performance across FMG Repair Services.
A former head of motor claims at Co-op Insurance and head of operations at Solus ARC, Manton has “a vast understanding” of the automotive industry and “a proven track record” for leading large scale operational functions and delivering extensive programmes of transformational change.
Commenting on the appointments, Claire Owens, managing director at FMG Repair Services, said: “Welcoming Carl and Paul to the senior team is a pivotal moment as I continue to set solid foundations in place for taking the business forward.
“Both Carl and Paul are vastly experienced, knowledgeable and well-respected figures in the industry and will be huge assets to FMG Repair Services as we plan and structure the business to leverage our strength, capability and capacity for continued growth.”
Owens added: “This is a time of optimism, ambition and growth for the FMG Repair Services and an important step in aligning our strengths to ensure the business continues to deliver the highest levels of customer service.”