UVeye expands AI inspections in UK, EU with new GM

UVeye, the pioneer in AI-powered vehicle inspection technology, announced the appointment of Itay Erel as the General Manager of its UK and EU operations.

This strategic hire is part of UVeye's ongoing efforts to broaden its footprint in European markets in order to offer advanced AI-powered vehicle inspection solutions to a wide range of partners, including pioneering dealerships, OEMs, and fleet operators.

UVeye's vehicle inspection solutions

UVeye has been operating in Europe since October 2023, following a partnership with Amazon

UVeye has been operating in Europe since October 2023, following a partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon, whose fleet sites across the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the U.K. utilise UVeye's vehicle inspection solutions for delivery fleets – improving fleet maintenance and reducing downtime as well as improving safety for drivers and the communities they serve.

UVeye's AI computer vision drive-thru systems ensure comprehensive, granular vehicle inspections, detecting even the smallest damages and providing hyper-accurate evaluations, maximising both safety and quality assurance.

UVeye's presence in the UK and Europe

With a proven track record in the United States, including hundreds of installations at dealerships, auction houses, and fleet sites, this appointment will bolster UVeye's presence throughout the UK and Europe.

"UVeye has already transformed the automotive landscape in the U.S., where we're scanning over a million vehicles every month for leading OEMs, dealership groups, fleets, and rental companies," said Amir Hever, CEO and Co-Founder of UVeye.

"We've seen growing demand from European and UK partners, including major car manufacturers, and now we're here to support them. With Itay's proven leadership and deep industry expertise, we're well-positioned to scale across the region in all key use cases, from dealerships to fleet and rental operations."

Prior roles of Itay Erel 

Erel brings over 15 years of entrepreneurial leadership to the position, with extensive experience

Itay Erel brings over 15 years of entrepreneurial leadership to the position, with extensive experience in business growth and strategic partnerships. He was most recently the CEO of Drive TLV, a prominent smart mobility innovation hub, and Co-Founder and former CMO of Zeek, a successful European gift voucher marketplace.

As UVeye's GM of UK and EU, Itay will drive the company's European and UK expansion by developing go-to-market strategies, building and managing teams and strategic partnerships, and increasing revenue and market share in these regions.

Expansion of UVeye's business operations

"I'm thrilled to lead the expansion of UVeye's business operations across the UK and Europe, helping OEMs and fleets streamline their vehicle inspection processes and drive operational improvements," said incoming GM Erel.

"With UVeye at the forefront of AI innovation, I'm excited to lead our European and UK growth as we continue to deliver unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in vehicle inspections and safety."