Gary Turac

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About Gary Turac

Experienced and Entrepreneurial Fintech executive. Has worked in the Automotive Digital Retail, Online Marketplace and Banking/auto lending sectors. Deep focus on strategy, customers, team-building, and long-term partnerships that yield outstanding results. Skilled in discovering and fostering the right opportunities with strategic partners and leading corporate development strategies. Gary’s career in the automotive industry began in 1995 when he co-founded Auto123.com while attending University full-time. Auto123.com grew to be the largest new car online platform in Canada by After a successful exit, Gary worked in the air transport industry managing all aspects of online sales for IATA, and gaining cross-functional leadership skills that would serve him in larger organizations. Gary eventually returned to his original passion and worked as an independent consultant for multiple dealer groups, automotive trade associations and online media companies. As employee number 4 at RouteOne Canada, through various roles, Gary had the opportunity to help build a new Fintech in Canada. From only a few partners and no dealer customers in 2006, RouteOne Canada now boasts over 27 amazing lenders, dozens of top-notch Dealer Service Provider partnerships and 7 exclusive OEM relationships! Skills: Team building and leadership, corporate development, strategic partnerships negotiations, business plan development, directing IT teams, directing sales teams, developing innovative online business models and strategies.