Under the appointments, Chris Conroy has been named executive vice president, global operations; Bob White has been named executive vice president, fleet management and Steve Haindl has been named executive vice president, technology and innovation.

All three individuals will also join a newly created Executive Committee that will oversee the ongoing development and execution of the company’s strategic plan. 

Mr Conroy was previously ARI’s managing director of global operations and executive vice president and COO of ARI Canada. In his new role he will oversee all of ARI’s global operations, including ARI Canada, ARI’s European operations, and the US Sales and Client Relations teams. Additionally, he will play a key role in helping to develop and cultivate global alliances and strategy.

Mr White will assume responsibilities for ARI’s fleet management team, which includes oversight of the North American supply chain team, ARI’s North American Fleet Management Services group, ARI’s six North American call centres and ARI’s global fleet management products and services group. Prior to being appointed to his new role, White served as ARI’s senior vice president of Client and Fleet Services.

Mr Haindl served previously as a senior vice president and ARI’s CIO. He will now be responsible for all areas of technology and innovation across ARI’s global operations, including information technology, product development, client information services, information security and governance. He will continue to be responsible for designing and executing the company’s IT strategy.