Safe-Guard Products International, LLC hired Andre Ramgattie as the Safe-Guard Canada, Ltd. national director of account management and business development.
Ramgattie brings nearly 15 years of automotive experience to Safe-Guard Canada, having started his career in corporate roles for Honda Canada and Volvo Cars Canada, and then in retail covering used, leasing, F&I, and sales roles. Prior to joining Safe-Guard, Ramgattie spent nine years working in sales operations and market intelligence for a major F&I provider.
“We are thrilled to have Andre join Safe-Guard Canada as the national director of account management and business development,” said David Pryor, Safe-Guard president. “Andre’s extensive experience within the automotive world across retail, corporate, and the F&I provider space will prove to be a big asset in leading and serving Safe-Guard’s current clients. We are excited to have Andre as a part of our team as we continue to deliver full-service, branded solutions and drive sales performance for our client and dealer partners.”
At Safe-Guard, Ramgattie will focus on building relationships with existing clients and partnering with David Wilke, national sales director, to grow Safe-Guard Canada’s client roster and drive retail sales, the company said.
“Andre’s real-world experience from retail to corporate combined with his data-driven sales expertise will truly benefit our retail and client partners,” said John Stewart, Safe-Guard EVP OEM field sales and training. “Andre’s experience and leadership will help us to further accelerate performance for Safe-Guard partners.”
Ramgattie graduated with a BBA in Automotive from Georgian College and obtained his EMBA from the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
Founded in 2001 and based in Mississauga, Ontario, Safe-Guard Products Canada supplies branded vehicle protection products to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/powersports industries. The company develops, markets, administers the programs and matches them with sales, training, technology solutions, and customer service. Safe-Guard partners with OEMS, dealer groups, and retailers across Canada. Access more information about Safe-Guard.
