Setec Astronomy Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 A member here mentioned on another forum that Yvan is retiring/retired? Is that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrvao777 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Setec Astronomy said: A member here mentioned on another forum that Yvan is retiring/retired? Is that correct? I think he announced it directly on his Facebook page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setec Astronomy Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Some of us don't do that Facebook thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrvao777 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Setec Astronomy said: Some of us don't do that Facebook thing. https://ibb.co/2WwvLRN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&J Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Well good for him 👍 Ill get there soon...only 33 years left for me 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Yes, Yvan is retiring from Optimum but will continue doing training/consulting in the industry. darrvao777, habs33 and No Soap 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowejackson Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 A few months ago I pondered on what would happen if someone like Yvan was to retire. As arguably the most visible person at OPT how would this impact a small organisation. Not suggesting good or bad things but it will have an impact. I have worked in HR for long enough to have seen this a few times so it will be interesting to see the changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setec Astronomy Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Well, Yvan stepped into his role not that long ago...5 years? Remember originally Anthony Orosco, and to a lesser extent, Scottwax were the forum faces of Optimum, then Chris Thomas, then we got into the "modern era" with Yvan and Dann. So yes, big change, but seems to me just another change in the Optimum continuum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Soap Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Nobody can replace a guy like Yvan but I’m hoping the one that do, does it in his/her own style. The products are still as good as ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerrariStu Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 It will be a challenge for Optimum to find a replacement with such great presentational skills and charisma. I wish him all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I'm not sure if Optimum will even try to replace Yvan - there is no one there with his combination of experience, insight, and extroverted personality. Setec has the timetable correct, Yvan became an OPT employee about 5 years ago, after years of being a customer and beta tester (much like Ron/Anthony, and Scottwax). He was there at the perfect time (along with Dann), as the company went through an amazing growth spell with a new facilities (since replaced), new products, and the push for innovative programs. I got to know him well when he spent extended time in Memphis (and Pro coated my car for a video shoot). Though not an installer myself, I gained a great deal of knowledge just listening to Yvan and David discuss products and applications. Dr G has had the good fortune (or good taste) to surround himself with very talented individuals (Ron, Anthony, Chris, Dann, Yvan, Joel, etc) who've had incredible impact on everything from product development to marketing. Unfortunately life moves on and people branch into new realities, find new opportunities, or have new interests that demand their attention. I doubt that Yvan is done with car care (his passion) and expect him to find new ways to impact the industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Retirement didn't last long. Yvan has been announced as a global ambassador for Lake Country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 well, I said he'd stay in the industry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setec Astronomy Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 So I guess he was just retiring from OPT, not really retiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 That sounds like Truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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