HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.,
Aug. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Supporting minority and women-owned dealerships has been a
focus for CDK Global's Kathy Gilbert
during her more than 20-year career in the automotive industry.
Recently, her dedication and passion earned recognition by the
National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers as their Woman
of the Year.
"Kathy is a tireless advocate and champion for diversity across
our industry," said Brian MacDonald,
chief executive officer at CDK Global. "She knows the value it
brings to our customers. Her commitment to supporting minority and
women-owned dealers is unparalleled."
This award, given annually since 2001, recognizes the woman
whose heroism, longevity and advancement in the automotive industry
serves as a shining example of the contributions women make at the
highest levels of business leadership.
"Kathy is well deserving of this award because of her
experience, commitment and dedication to assisting the advancement
of ethnic minority dealers are key attributes to her success," said
Damon Lester, president of the
National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers.
Kathy Gilbert is currently a
director of sales and business development for CDK Global. She
serves as a board member for Women in Automotive and has been a
member of Women's Automotive Association International for
nearly 10 years.
About CDK Global
With more than $2 billion in revenues, CDK Global (Nasdaq:
CDK) is a leading global provider of integrated information
technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail
and adjacent industries. Focused on evolving the automotive retail
experience, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers in more than
100 countries around the world, serving more than 27,000 retail
locations and most automotive manufacturers. CDK's solutions
automate and integrate all parts of the dealership and buying
process from targeted digital advertising and marketing campaigns
to the sale, financing, insuring, parts supply, repair and
maintenance of vehicles. Visit www.cdkglobal.com.
Media Contact:
Kyle Donash
847.485.4335
Kyle.donash@cdk.com
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