Richard Wafer joins My Auto Shop from November 1.
Richard Wafer, chief operating officer and seven-year veteran of recently listed My Food Bag has joined the Trade Me-backed, auto-repair startup My Auto Shop.
Having been at My Food Bag since 2014, Wafer helped the business develop from an early startup to the NZX in March. “I’m excited to get back to building a business in its early stages. My Auto Shop solves a big price transparency problem for Kiwis when maintaining their car. The business is poised to make a real impact on the $3 billion New Zealand car maintenance industry,” he said.
My Auto Shop was started in early 2020 by ex-Uber Eats general manager Andy Bowie and, in July 2021, announced it has commenced a partnership and investment with Trade Me. “Richard and I have known each other from both working in food delivery. I’m thrilled to have him join the team and help us continue to innovate in this huge, yet antiquated industry,” Bowie said.
Despite three Covid-19 lockdowns creating a bumpy playing field on which to launch My Auto Shop, the business has established a network of more than 300 mechanics, tyre fitters, auto-electricians, glaziers, and other auto-repair providers that customers can compare and book online.
The team consists of six staff, three of whom have been balancing work and studies at the University of Auckland and will be joining full-time from November.
Wafer said: “It’s awesome to join such a young, highly talented team with a tonne of energy and I’m excited for this next step.”
Wafer joins My Auto Shop from November 1st.
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