Clutch Strengthens Board with Appointment of Former BMO Vice Chair and CFO Tom Flynn

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clutch, Canada’s leading online used car retailer, today announced the appointment of Tom Flynn to its Board of Directors.

Tom brings decades of executive, financial, and governance experience from one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. He retired as Vice-Chair of BMO Financial Group in 2022 after more than 25 years with the company, during which he held senior leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer (2011–2020), Chief Risk Officer (2008–2011), and Head of the Financial Services Corporate and Investment Banking Group in BMO Capital Markets.

“Tom’s appointment to our Board marks a significant milestone for Clutch,” said Dan Park, CEO of Clutch. “His extensive experience in financial leadership and governance will help accelerate our national expansion while strengthening our commitment to trust, transparency, and innovation in Canada’s automotive market.”

In addition to his corporate leadership, Tom is a respected contributor to Canada’s healthcare and non-profit sectors. He has served as Chair of the Board of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and is a Director of TELUS Corporation.

“I’m excited to join Clutch’s board at such a transformative moment for the company and the industry,” said Tom Flynn. “Clutch has built a strong foundation to redefine how Canadians buy and sell cars, and I look forward to supporting its growth and continued leadership in the digital automotive retail space.”

Flynn holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business at Western University. He is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA, FCA) and holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Tom’s appointment reflects Clutch’s ongoing commitment to strong governance and strategic oversight as it continues to expand its national footprint and deliver an unmatched car-buying experience for Canadians.

To learn more about Clutch, please visit clutch.ca.

About Clutch:

Founded in 2016, Clutch is Canada’s leading online car retailer, transforming the way Canadians buy and sell pre-owned vehicles. Through clutch.ca, customers can browse thousands of high-quality vehicles and complete their purchase entirely online, including financing, insurance, and seamless home delivery. Every vehicle is Clutch Certified and backed by a 10-day money-back guarantee, meaning if customers don't love it, they can return it, no questions asked. Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch currently serves Ontario and Nova Scotia, with vehicle-selling services also available in British Columbia, including both at-home pickup and drop-off at our Richmond retail hub.

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