Lauren Kolak
About Lauren Kolak
Lauren Kolak serves as the Director of Auto OEM Business Development at CCC Information Services, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and other companies in the automotive sector.
Current Role at CCC Intelligent Solutions
Lauren Kolak serves as the Director of Auto OEM Business Development at CCC Information Services. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's initiatives in the automotive sector. Based in Detroit, Michigan, her role involves developing strategic partnerships and enhancing business opportunities within the automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) landscape.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Prior to her current role, Lauren Kolak accumulated extensive experience in the automotive industry. She worked at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in various capacities, including Head of Dealer Technologies, Customer Experience Manager - Planning & Marketing, and Sr. Manager Collision Portfolio. Her tenure at FCA spanned from 2009 to 2020, during which she focused on dealer technologies, customer experience, and collision portfolio management.
Career Background
Lauren Kolak's career began at Daimler Chrysler, where she worked as a Fleet Operations Specialist from 2004 to 2008. She then transitioned to Advantage Rent A Car as Manager of Partnership Development for one year. After that, she joined FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, where she held multiple roles before moving to motormindz as VP of Emerging Technologies and later as Industry Advisor.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Kolak holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from Fairfield University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Auburn University. Her academic background supports her expertise in business development and marketing strategies within the automotive sector.