Mike Salfity Appointed Managing Director of Audatex North America, Inc.
25-year Veteran of Xerox Corporation Brings Proven Record of Innovation and Growth to Provider of Software and Services for the Automobile Insurance Claims Processing Industry
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16 -- Audatex North America, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for the automotive claims processing industry, today announced the appointment of Mike Salfity as Managing Director. In this role, Mr. Salfity will oversee all business lines for the U.S. and Canadian markets. Audatex is part of the global Solera Holdings, Inc. , which serves a diverse automotive claims industry customer base in more than 50 countries that includes 900 insurance carriers, 33,000 collision repair facilities, 7,000 independent assessors and 3,000 recyclers.
Before joining Audatex, Mr. Salfity's most recent assignments were: VP, Xerox's Global SW Delivery Unit and VP/GM, Workflow Business Unit, Xerox Corporation . Early in his 25-year career with Xerox, Mr. Salfity focused on engineering, research and development. He later assumed go-to-market, operations and financial performance responsibilities. He brings both deep technical expertise and proven business acumen to his new position at Audatex.
"Mike is a seasoned and versatile senior technology executive with a successful track record in managing multi-geography business operations, and has experience in spearheading technology advancements and formulating value-added strategies," said Tony Aquila, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Solera. "We're excited to have him join Audatex at this important phase of the company's expansion."
"It is truly a privilege to have the opportunity to be a part of Solera," Mr. Salfity said. "I am very excited to accept this role and to lead the next phase of Audatex North America's advancement, which is to include greater focus and investment in this region. I believe my 25 years of diverse technology and business experience at Xerox will enable me to deliver products and services that will further delight our customers."
Audatex is developing new technologies for future automotive claims solutions based on its automated database that includes more than 2 million parts that think and work with automotive claims professionals. The company is introducing to market the industry's first intelligent graphics that enable users to see and rotate parts as if they were physically in their hands.
Audatex experts at NACE 2009 will be demonstrating the newest solutions and upgrades for collision repair workflow, as well as holding four special hands-on training sessions for customers and interested collision repair professionals. To sign up to receive NACE 2009 alerts, plus announcements on other future projects, services, events and offers, please register online at http://audatex.us/contact/web_contact_form.aspx.
About Audatex North America, Inc.
Audatex is the leading global claims solutions provider serving the automotive industry. Active today across six continents, Audatex provides world-class claims solutions that help customers automate their processes; managing millions of claims each year efficiently and effectively, and resolving billions in claims settlements. Beyond a leading presence in automotive claims, our growing footprint also extends into the automotive related financial services and medical claims solutions markets. As part of the Solera group of companies, Audatex, Sidexa, Informex, ABZ, Hollander and IMS draw on unique global experience to develop and deliver the latest technologies, market intelligence and best practices on a local level. For more information, please refer to the Company's website at www.audatex.us.
About Solera Holdings, Inc.
Solera is the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry. Solera is active in over 50 countries across six continents. The Solera companies include Audatex in the United States, Canada, and in more than 45 additional countries, Informex in Belgium, Sidexa in France, ABZ in The Netherlands, HPI in the United Kingdom, Hollander serving the North American recycling market, and IMS providing medical review services. For more information, please refer to the company's website at http://www.solerainc.com/.