Wood Automotive Group welcome Rory and Cailean Wood
by CM Staff
Growing up in the family business, the company says Rory and Cailean bring decades of experience to their new positions.
CALGARY — The Wood Automotive Group has named Rory Wood as vice-president of parts and services, and Cailean Wood has been named vice-president of sales and marketing.
Growing up in the family business, the company says Rory and Cailean bring decades of experience to their new positions.
“Rory and Cailean have worked hard to earn these promotions,” said Gerry Wood, founder, and executive chair of Wood Automotive Group, in a statement.
“They have seen almost everything you can in the auto business, and now they’ll be an important part of our leadership team as our industry enters the new era of sustainability, EVs and self-driving cars.”
Cailean Wood moves into his new position of vice president of sales and marketing after serving as general manager at Advantage Ford.
“Providing exceptional customer service is always first and foremost at all our dealerships,” said Cailean in a statement.
“We’re proud to work at a nimble and innovative organization that focuses on investing in training and technology to be industry leaders.”
Rory Wood assumes his new position as vice president, of parts, and services after serving as general manager at Okotoks Ford Lincoln.
“It’s a great challenge,” said Rory in a statement. “Vehicles have never been more intelligent or more sophisticated. Our commitment is to keep our customers on the road and their vehicles trouble-free.”
Since 2020, the company launched the Wood Auto Rentals, acquired South Centre Volkswagen, and opened Okotoks Volkswagen. Construction of the new Big 4 dealership at Taza Park near the Grey Eagle Event Centre on the Tsuut’ina nation is on schedule. The dealership will move from its current location on MacLeod Trail in 2023.