Autoquake outlines 'global ambitions' with new appointment from Expedia

Joins from Expedia

Kaser  is joining from the world's largest online travel agent Expedia where he was vice president of engineering.

"It's an exciting time to be part of Autoquake. Just as Expedia changed the face of the travel market, so Autoquake is working with its suppliers to change the shape of fleet car remarketing.

"The parallels between the travel and automotive industries are strong. Expedia harnessed the power of the internet to help customers buy travel in a new and completely transparent way. Autoquake is at the forefront of this evolution in the used car industry."

Kaser aims to help Autoquake:

• improve website conversions
• improve customer relationship management
• optimise the firm's multi-channel distribution approach

Kaser said he was confident Autoquake would be a "global success". The Autoquake.com website has 300,000 unique visitors per month. The firm remarkets cars on behalf of 11 of the top 20 UK leasing companies. Sales for 2009 are on course to hit 10,000 units, doubling 2008's total and finance penetration is currentley 30 per cent.

Dermot Halpin, ex-president of Expedia Europe and who sits on the board of Autoquake.com said:

"I'm delighted to welcome Troy to the company, further strengthening our team. At Expedia he was one of the key people who helped grow the company into a leader in online travel in Europe and I look forward to repeating our Expedia achievements at Autoquake.com."

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