The Automotive Repairers Council of Australia (ARCA) has appointed Craig Baills as its inaugural Chair.
This was ratified at a recent ARCA meeting, signifying a step forward for the council and the automotive repair industry.
Baills, owner and Director of Highfields Mechanical and Offroad and Hi-Mech Auto Solutions, brings 30 years of experience and success in the automotive industry. He also serves as a board member of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA).
“I am honoured to be appointed ARCA’s first Chair,” Baills says.
“ARCA strengthens independent members through collective engagement, keeping workshops focused in a constantly changing landscape. I look forward to working with our members and the broader automotive community to address the challenges and seize the exciting opportunities for our sector.”
“We congratulate Craig on his appointment,” AAAA chief executive Stuart Charity says.
“His extensive industry knowledge and passionate advocacy for repairers make him the ideal leader for ARCA. We are confident that under his leadership, ARCA will achieve further success for our repair industry.”
ARCA was formed by the AAAA and is dedicated to representing and advancing the interests of automotive repairers nationwide. With 1500 workshop members, including major chains and independent repairers, the council advocates for industry improvements, promotes best practices and aims for a sustainable future.
