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Ivan Ivanov is an accomplished automotive professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades in sales, management, and consulting within the automotive spare parts industry. Currently serving as the BMW Area Sales Manager at OEConnection since January 2020, Ivan has previously held various positions, including Coach at MSX International and Consultant for private projects. Ivan's background includes roles as Product Manager, Spare Parts Manager, and Head of Parts and Accessories, where responsibilities encompassed market analysis, pricing strategy development, dealer network construction, and staff training. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Project Management from the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from New Bulgarian University, complemented by technical training in engineering design and operation of internal combustion engines.
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OEC
Playing our part right from the start Back in 2000, OEMs were facing a huge hurdle selling parts into dealerships, mechanical shops, and collision shops. Every transaction was handled manually, either by phone or fax, which left the market desperate for a faster, more efficient way to do business. That’s when four major auto players – GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Bell & Howell (now Snap-on Business Solutions) – formed OEC. In 2001, we launched CollisionLink, the first e-commerce tool for shops to buy OE parts from dealership suppliers. Shortly afterwards, we launched D2DLink, connecting dealers nationwide and quickly elevating the OEC dealership base from 500 to 10,000. Over the years, we continued to develop and acquire key solutions to better manage every aspect of maintenance and repair, including non-OE aftermarket parts and solutions for repairers. Today, OEC is how everyone in the vehicle parts and repair lifecycle gets their job done more easily. Dealers and suppliers, repairers, manufacturers, insurers, and fleets all use our technology and data services to connect with each other and get vehicles back on the road safely. It’s why so many of the biggest names in the industry all rely on OEC. And it’s how, in just the past year alone, we’ve facilitated over $11B in North American e-commerce and over $30B in global trade. OEC | Now for the easy part.™