Solera hires 4 industry veterans to build company position in vehicle lifecycle management
After announcing a move into used-vehicle financing during NADA Show 2022 earlier this month, Solera Holdings reinforced its management team on Thursday by appointing top insurance and automotive business executives to key roles.
The company said Bill Brower, Mike Roberts, Dan Barrington and Lewis Scott will bolster Solera’s industry position in vehicle lifecycle management.
“Solera is excited to welcome these highly respected industry veterans to our team. They share our passion for rapidly driving the digitalization and transformation of vehicle lifecycle management,” Solera chief administration officer Jing Liao said in a news release.
“Their combined experience and expertise complement an already deep bench of highly effective business executives. We will continue to focus on advancing our ability to significantly accelerate the success of our customers,” Liao continued.
Solera highlighted Brower is a prominent insurance expert, admired for his thought leadership regarding the future of claims. The company said he brings rich insurance experience and has led strategic business units at Liberty Mutual, Nationwide Insurance, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
As Solera’s new industry relations leader, Brower will advance its insurance and claims business and help define the future of Solera products and services.
The company noted Roberts comes to Solera with a rich background in and deep knowledge of the automotive industry. He held various global management positions with OEMs, dealers, and solutions providers, most recently with Cox Automotive as a senior sales executive for Dealertrack DMS.
Roberts now heads Sales for Solera’s fleet business, where he directs the sales function of several key product lines and is responsible for creating a highly disciplined, results-driven sales culture.
Solera mentioned Barrington is a successful executive in the automotive insurance space, previously serving in senior roles at Arity (an Allstate company), CCC Information Services and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Solera pointed out that Barrington has closely partnered with more than 100 insurance carriers during his career and led teams that achieved significant commercial wins in insurance telematics solutions, property and casualty insurance operations, distributions and claims.
The company said Barrington brings a comprehensive view of customer interactions and is a champion of fostering long-term business relationships. He leads the sales for U.S. Claims at Solera and has already achieved “incredible traction with customers.”
Rounding out Solera’s latest leadership hires is Scott, who is the company’s new head of sales for national accounts and aftermarket. Before joining Solera, Scott held senior executive positions at Horizon Bank, Allstate Insurance, American Express and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
“Scott’s passion for collaborating with customers and integrating smart technologies into the customer experience make him a great addition to Solera’s team,” the company said.
Solera went on to mention all four executives will work closely with Tony Graham, who is executive vice president of North American sales.
“Solera looks forward to the positive impact these additions will have on advancing our commitment to continuously improving the experiences and results of our customers,” Graham said. “Their exceptional experience and expertise make them valuable additions to our team and will help grow our long-term success.”