Tech Veteran John Young Joins CrashBay as CFO and Advisory Board Member
CrashBay is thrilled to announce the appointment of John Young as a member of the advisory board and as their new CFO.
Young, a seasoned cross-functional Tech & Startup Executive, brings over 25 years of experience, driving 12 successful exits, multiple acquisitions, and raising over $235M in capital. His extensive background, including guiding disruptive technology-driven companies, serving as a mentor to entrepreneurs, and contributing significantly to the growth and profitability of numerous ventures, makes him a valuable addition to the CrashBay team.
As CrashBay continues to expand rapidly in the United States and Canada and undergoes a significant transition from a self-funded, angel-backed startup to a venture-backed hyper-growth scaleup, Young’s strategic insights and financial acumen will play a pivotal role. His expertise encompasses pitch creation, seed formation, building scalable financial systems, and recruiting/leading top-tier finance, legal, and HR teams.
“We are delighted to have John Young join us on this amazing mission as the first digital marketplace for car repairs as we connect trusted repair shops to car owners and carriers across the globe. John’s depth of experience with early stage venture backed scaleups will give us that added edge that we need to exceed our innovation ambitions”, said John Harvey, CrashBay Founder & CEO.
Andrew Daniels, CrashBay Co-founder and President added, “John joining the team helps us ensure the financial structure necessary to scale a marketplace is in place. We are excited to have a resource with his experience on the team at this important stage in our journey.”
John Young's role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, coupled with his expertise in pitch creation, seed formation, and building scalable financial systems, positions him to contribute significantly to CrashBay's journey. His expansive network of capital sources, international experience, and deep understanding of SaaS, HaaS, e-commerce, and B2B/B2C business models further enhances CrashBay's leadership team.
Join us in welcoming John Young as he takes on a pivotal role in our mission to redefine the automotive services landscape, becoming an integral part of our transformative journey.
About CrashBay
CrashBay is a digital marketplace specializing in end-to-end collision repair solutions for fleets and carriers. Car owners and carriers can book appointments with shops across North America. Repair shops can list their businesses and access a-la-carte programs. CrashBay offers customized SaaS solutions, digital payments, and claims services for carrier partners. Founded in 2019, CrashBay is rapidly expanding in the US and Canada. For media inquiries, contact: info@crashbay.com.