Clutch hires former BMO CFO for board role. Clutch has appointed former BMO Financial Group executive Tom Flynn to its Board of Directors as the online used car retailer continues its national growth. "I'm excited to join Clutch's board at such a transformative moment for the company and the industry," said Flynn in a statement. "Clutch has built a strong foundation to redefine how Canadians buy and sell cars, and I look forward to supporting its growth and continued leadership in the digital automotive retail space." Flynn spent more than 25 years at BMO, where he held senior roles including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking. He retired as Vice-Chair in 2022. "Tom's appointment to our Board marks a significant milestone for Clutch," said Dan Park, CEO of Clutch, in a statement. "His extensive experience in financial leadership and governance will help accelerate our national expansion while strengthening our commitment to trust, transparency, and innovation in Canada's automotive market." Flynn also sits on the boards of TELUS Corporation as Director, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre as Chair of the Board. A Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant, he holds an MBA and an Honours Business Administration degree from Western University's Ivey School of Business. His appointment adds financial depth to Clutch's board as the company expands its digital retail operations across Canada. It may very well be a development many dealers are watching closely as online car sales continue to gain ground.

Ontario-based digital used vehicle retailer Clutch has appointed U.S. automotive veteran Richard Ball as its new Chief Production Officer.

Online car retailer Clutch opened its first West Coast facility at 5400 Minoru Boulevard in Richmond, British Columbia - a location spanning 30,500-square-foot that will help support the company's growing vehicle acquisition operations across the province.