CarChat24, a leading provider of Dealer Chat Software as a Service and 24/7 Staffed Auto Dealer Chat Support, has appointed Bryan Hopkins as Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances. Hopkins joins the team in a leadership role and will focus on the continued growth and positioning of CarChat24 in North America and emerging markets. Hopkins will be located in the Columbus, GA area, reporting to Shereef Moawad, President and CEO of CarChat24.

Hopkins brings over 12 years of sales management and corporate leadership experience to CarChat24. Most recently, he was the Corporate E Commerce/BDC/ Internet Sales Director of a 28 roof top dealer group. Bryan Hopkins' experience in the automotive sales business will be a real asset to CarChat24. Additionally, Shereef commented, “We look forward to continued strong growth under Bryan's leadership and expansion of both our domestic and international footprint.”

Hopkins said, “I am excited to join CarChat24 at this pivotal growth strategy time. 2014 has been a strong year for Automotive sales and 24/7 online dealer chat is becoming a must-have, not just an option. Car Dealers will embrace new and innovative chat technologies and staffed/managed automotive specific chat support service alternatives as a way to drive growth and profitability. Whether its desktop dealer chat software, mobile dealer chat solutions, or Staffed/Managed 24/7 dealer chat support solutions (http://www.carchat24.com/live-chat-support-services/), CarChat24 is well-positioned to serve its customers and partners in North America.”