GSFSGroup Names Koenig President
Former AFG/CareGard executive Guy Koenig has been named president of GSFSGroup.
HOUSTON — F&I products, training, and reinsurance provider GSFSGroup (div. The Friedkin Group) has named Guy Koenig president.
A licensed attorney and 20-year F&I industry veteran, Koenig most recently served as president of AFG Companies/CareGard Warranty Services Inc. Prior to his role at AFG, Koenig served as chief strategic officer for AMT Warranty Corp., a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, and director of business development and operations for General Fidelity Insurance Co., a Bank of America subsidiary.
“I look forward to building upon the strong foundation my predecessors have laid, and to better understand our challenges and opportunities as we work together as one team to meet our clients’ needs and take GSFSGroup to even greater heights,” said Koenig.
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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