Gemini Accident Repairs
Australia
The Challenge
The challenge was to scale from a small network of 16 shops to a multi-site operation attractive for acquisition, while maintaining quality and profitability. This required not only rapid growth but also operational excellence that would demonstrate long-term value to potential acquirers.
The Solution
As Chief Operating Officer, Jim Timuss implemented systematic operational frameworks, standardized processes, and acquisition-level performance metrics. Financial and operational systems were designed to prove scalability and sustainability. Following acquisition by AMA Group, Jim continued as COO, overseeing integration and expansion to nearly 200 shops.
The Results
The business achieved a 1,150% growth rate, expanding from 16 to 200 shops, and secured 100% acquisition success by AMA Group. This transformation positioned the company as a leading player in Australia's collision repair industry.
Client Testimonial
"We built operational systems so efficient that AMA Group, Australia's largest collision repair network, acquired us. That's the proof that operational excellence attracts success - you don't just build a business, you build a business worth acquiring." — Jim Timuss, COO, Locke & Partners / Former COO, Gemini Accident Repairs & AMA Group