Audatex appoints new Commercial Director Audatex UK has announced the appointment of Richard Salters to the position of Commercial Director. Reporting to Managing Director Paul Tucker, Salters is responsible for the development of the company's body repair estimating and claims solutions business in line with its ambitious growth plans. With more than 15 years' experience of managing sales teams and developing businesses that provide complex IT solutions, particularly in the automotive and motor claims sector, Salters is in a strong position to take forward this key role within the Audatex senior management team. His appointment coincides with a period of strong growth and financial performance for Audatex UK and the release of the company's new AudaEnterprise estimating and claims fulfilment solution which will be the platform for a broad range of future claims-related applications. Audatex' managing director, Paul Tucker, said: "We are delighted to welcome Richard to the Audatex team. He is joining at a time of tremendous opportunity for both Audatex and the market as a whole. Our product portfolio has never been stronger, nor have our relationships with our customers. Richard's experience will enable us to capitalise upon this position and identify areas in which we can develop our business and add further value to our customers." Richard Salters said: "Audatex has built a strong reputation in the body repair and motor claims business for the quality of its product and service offer. There is a major opportunity to build upon this foundation and to meet the need in the market for integrated solutions that remove cost from everyday processes throughout the supply chain. AudaEnterprise opens the door to this opportunity and I am pleased to be joining the company at such a crucial time in its strategic direction."