LKQ SYNETIQ names Annick Jourdenais managing director
LKQ SYNETIQ has appointed Annick Jourdenais as managing director to help increase access to sustainable, affordable mobility.
Jourdenais steps into the role at the joint venture from her previous position as chief financial officer at UK car parts distributor LKQ Euro Car Parts.
Alongside her new responsibilities, she will continue her European remit as senior project director for the salvage channel at LKQ Europe.
LKQ SYNETIQ is a new joint venture formed this year with LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ. It combines LKQ’s distribution reach and data-driven logistics network with SYNETIQ’s dismantling and recycled OE parts expertise.
Jourdenais will be responsible for scaling the business’ recycled OE parts offering, raising awareness of the affordability and sustainability benefits of them, and building confidence in the recycling process to deliver assured quality.
Critical juncture
She said: “The automotive repair industry stands at a critical juncture. We need to make vehicle repair more sustainable, more efficient and more affordable while managing the complexity of electric vehicles and rising regulatory requirements.
“My priority is to build the operational capability and strategic partnerships that turn circular economy principles into practical, everyday solutions – delivering real commercial value for workshops and insurers while reducing environmental impact across the repair chain.”
Andy Hamilton, CEO At LKQ Europe, added: “Annick brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, operational rigour and commercial expertise we need as we scale LKQ SYNETIQ across Europe.
“Working together, we can strengthen our partnerships, expand the reach of recycled OE parts and accelerate the shift towards a more resilient vehicle repair industry. Her leadership will be central to driving this next phase of growth.”
