Toronto, Ontario — CIECA announced that Paul Barry was named executive director of the organization, effective June 1, 2020.
In his new role, Barry will work with CIECA’s board of trustees to develop a clear mission and objectives for the organization, as well as an effective strategy to accomplish those objectives.
“My goal as executive director is to help the board identify challenges faced by the industry and work with all segments of CIECA’s member companies to develop a strategic roadmap to take us to the next chapter,” said Barry in an online release.
Barry has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance and technology industries. For the last 20 years, he has held executive/senior leadership positions with a focus on claims and auto repair technology.
“We are excited to welcome Paul Barry to the CIECA team,” said Kim DeVallance Caron, CIECA chairwoman and director of Global Product Development, Enterprise Holdings. “His years of industry experience, combined with his prior involvement with CIECA, will be instrumental in taking the organization into the future.”