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Ben Johnson, Diagnostics Expert, Joins ALLDATA |
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Written by staff
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 |
ALLDATA has announced the appointment of Ben Johnson as senior product marketing manager. His immediate responsibilities will include the company's core product, ALLDATA Repair, as well as development of new diagnostic tools, enabling greater efficiencies for automotive service professionals.
Johnson comes to ALLDATA from Delphi in Troy, Mich., where he was director of global product development for service tools and educational products. Among his many achievements at Delphi, he helped architect their service business expansion into Europe, South America and Asia.
Prior to joining Delphi, he was a project manager for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). While at AAIA, he helped develop the i-SHOP connectivity standard, which allows different computer systems within a repair shop to seamlessly interact. Johnson is a recognized expert in the field of automotive diagnostics, with an understanding of the entire product development process from inception to launch.
Johnson's broad-based experience also includes several years with SPX Corp. as product manager for diagnostic platforms. At SPX, he managed an engineering team, while also engaging directly with customers. He is named in two patents awarded to SPX. For nine years, he owned his own auto repair center. He frequently speaks on vehicle technology at automotive industry events and serves on industry boards and committees.
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