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Atlanta, Ga.--Fred Rich, formerly the president of Cooper-Global, resigned his position at Cooper and has teamed up with Johan DeLeeuw and Olympus Worldwide Chauffeured Services. According to Rich, he was initially going to start his own company, but was then approached by a couple of local companies about joining them, as well as some national companies about possibly setting up an Atlanta branch office. After exploring his options, Rich decided to join Johan DeLeeuw as chief executive officer at Olympus Worldwide.
“I had many discussions with Johan,” says Rich. “This was a very important decision for me as I really was planning on starting my own company. But after spending a lot of time with him, I discovered an infrastructure that was exactly what I was looking for. The culture, the incredible software system, the chauffeurs, the dispatchers, the opportunity to help build another company … it was a perfect fit.”
Rich has been in the industry since 2003, when he purchased Starlight Limousines. In 2006 he joined Cooper-Atlanta and was a part of the team that grew Cooper into the largest limousine company in Atlanta, and helped them become a global provider. Rich believes in building lasting relationships and believes that people buy people, not companies.
“The sky is the limit at Olympus. Johan and I both believe that there is no substitute for impeccable customer service, and that is being seen in the consistent steady growth of the company,” says Rich.
Johan DeLeeuw came to the United States from Holland in 1998 and became a chauffeur at Olympus. He also worked as a dispatcher and a reservationist. In 2005, Johan purchased the company and rebuilt it. Under his ownership, it has become one of the top providers in the country in just a few short years. Olympus was named as one of America’s fastest growing companies in 2011 and 1012 by Inc. 500 Magazine.
According to DeLeeuw, “I will continue to be over all aspects of operations. Fred is going to come in as CEO and help build our sales team and take over all marketing initiatives. We are excited about the future of Olympus Worldwide…our entire staff is!”
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San Diego, Calif.—American Motor Products, Inc. (AMProd) and Michelin have come together to provide a Fleet Discount Card created specifically for the livery industry. Operators across the country will be able to purchase tires throughout authorized Michelin dealers at the National Fleet Account price with expected savings from 20 percent to 30 percent.
This card will include discounts for tires of all sizes—from four-doors to busses. Brands stocked at authorized Michelin dealers include Goodrich, and Uniroyal, and Michelin, including the sought-after Michelin P245/60R/17 (T108) Energy LX4 limousine tires.
Dave Ward, executive vice president and chief of business development for AMProd also reports that the supply of the Michelin limousine tires are currently in stock.
Visit american-motor-products.com for more information.
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Boston--Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services announced that Andrea Bennett has joined its management team in Boston as general manager, roadshows, to further enhance its service for corporate roadshow clients in the United States and around the world. Bringing more than a decade of senior experience in roadshows, Bennett comes to the position from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she most recently served as vice president, marketing project manager. Her additional experience includes roadshow positions at Deutsche Bank and UBS Securities.
Mike Fogarty, CEO of Tristar U.S., says, “We are delighted to welcome Andrea to her new role, to further enhance our position as the industry leader in roadshow service for corporate clients. Bringing a wealth of experience from the client perspective, Andrea will take our already strong roadshow offerings to a new level, as we continue to grow this important part of our domestic and international business.”
Tristar successfully manages hundreds of roadshows for corporate clients each year, providing safe, seamless, efficient on-time service in dozens of cities around the world. Tristar is one of the only chauffeur services providers to have owned fleets in London, Manchester (UK), Boston, New York, and Hong Kong—ensuring a high level of roadshow service in these cities, and others around the world.
“I am delighted to join Tristar at this exciting moment in the company’s growth,” says Bennett. “The roadshow environment is an exciting and dynamic one, in which Tristar has already distinguished itself as a leader. I look forward to building on that track record and serving our corporate clients with a firsthand understanding of their service needs and requirements.”
Bennett can be reached at andrea.bennett@tristarworldwide.com, or by calling 866.686.0373.
Visit us.tristarworldwide.com.