LKQ’s Bodyshop Division, the bodyshop industry's leading complete service provider, has appointed Chris O'Rourke as its new Managing Director. 

Chris moves to the post after previously serving as Director of Commercial Channels for LKQ Euro Car Parts. He brings over twenty years’ experience within the industry, much of which from LKQ UK and Ireland, having first joined the company in 2002. 

Chris succeeds Andy Southby, who has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer for the LKQ UK and Ireland Group following Kevan Wooden’s appointment to CEO. 

Established in 2013, LKQ’s Bodyshop Division is a complete solutions provider – going beyond products to offer aftersales support, training, insights and technical know-how. It aims to be a supportive partner in a changing world by being there for customers of all sizes, at all times. 

Andy Southby, Chief Commercial Officer at LKQ UK & Ireland, said: “Chris brings a wealth of experience from supporting the independent aftermarket to LKQ’s Bodyshop Division. His expertise will be crucial in supporting bodyshops as we continue to see fast paced changed in the industry. I’d like to thank all of our customers and colleagues for my time working together”.

Chris O’Rourke, Managing Director at LKQ Bodyshop, said: “It’s an exciting time for LKQ’s Bodyshop Division. Many things are on the horizon including our current investment well-underway at our T1 centre in Tamworth to help bodyshops meet the challenges of today’s marketplace and to grow both profitably and sustainably.

“We’re looking forward to revealing our new distribution capabilities, sales office, meeting spaces and dedicated LKQ Academy space for bodyshop customers. Like the broader LKQ family, our specialist bodyshop business prides itself on its relationships with customers – and it’s been heartening to receive such a warm welcome from the sector already so far.”