Kim Gubera appointed as new Pirtek USA CEO

Pirtek hires new CEO, Kim Gubera, to develop the franchise across the USA.

As the new Chief Executive Officer of Pirtek USA, Gubera will take over from Glenn Duncan, who has worked at the company for over 30 years and is the son of founder, Peter Duncan, who developed the AC franchise in the early 1980s. As Glenn Duncan now holds the title of Pirtek USA’s executive chairman, Gubera will fill his shoes, with the objective of further growing the franchise throughout the USA to establish the brand as a market leader.

Now part of the International Franchise Association as a certified franchise executive, Gubera has an impressive CV not only in the industry but within Pirtek USA itself. Starting out in accounting and being awarded a Master of Business Administration, Gubera worked to become a certified public accountant before becoming a finance director in a leading landscaping franchise. Gubera’s first role within Pirtek USA was as corporate controller, before she attained the positions of Pirtek USA’s vice president and chief financial officer.

“What I find exciting and challenging is working with the individual owners, their employees, and our corporate team, all of whom work each and every day to grow and support the brand while servicing our customers,” Gubera stated. “Building relationships with, coordinating, and motivating these groups of talented people to work cohesively and in sync is a role that I welcome with enthusiasm.”

In line with her aim to encourage business growth, Gubera insists that there is “nothing more rewarding than watching a franchisee develop a prosperous business using the Pirtek model while meeting the needs of customers and employees”.

As the sole franchise of its kind in America, Pirtek USA is proud to supply the fastest hydraulic hose replacement and hydraulic hose repair service in the country with employees on-call 24 hours a day in over 400 service centres across 23 countries worldwide.