Asbury Automotive Group Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
July 10 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) (“we,” “our” or the
“Company”), one of the largest automotive retail and service
companies in the U.S., is proud to announce the appointment of Dean
A. Calloway as SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, effective July
1, 2024. Dean joined Asbury as Assistant General Counsel in October
2013. He was promoted to Associate General Counsel in February
2017, and then promoted to Vice President and Associate General
Counsel in August 2022. In his 10+ years with the Company, Dean has
taken the lead on complex commercial litigation, cyber security
issues, corporate governance matters, franchise and OEM matters,
and employment issues. He has also served as assistant corporate
secretary. Prior to joining Asbury, Dean was a partner in the
Atlanta office of an Am Law 15 firm where he worked in the firm’s
business and tort litigation group.
David W. Hult, Asbury’s President and Chief Executive Officer,
said, “I am very confident in Dean’s ability to lead the Asbury
Legal Department as we continue on our exciting path forward as a
company.”
Mr. Calloway said of his appointment, “I am honored to assume
this new role and I look forward to the opportunity.”
On April 19, 2024, we announced the transition plan of our
Senior Vice President (SVP), Chief Legal Officer and Secretary,
George A. Villasana. Mr. Villasana retired on June 30, 2024, and
will continue to serve as Special Advisor to the Company until his
retirement on March 31, 2025.
About Asbury Automotive Group,
Inc.
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), a Fortune 500 company
headquartered in Duluth, GA, is one of the largest automotive
retailers in the U.S. In late 2020, Asbury embarked on a multi-year
plan to increase revenue and profitability strategically through
organic operations, acquisitive growth and innovative technologies,
with its guest-centric approach as Asbury’s constant North Star. As
of March 31, 2024, Asbury operated 157 new vehicle dealerships,
consisting of 206 franchises, representing 31 domestic and foreign
brands of vehicles. Asbury also operates Total Care Auto, Powered
by Landcar, a leading provider of service contracts and other
vehicle protection products, and 37 collision repair centers.
Asbury offers an extensive range of automotive products and
services, including new and used vehicles; parts and service, which
includes vehicle repair and maintenance services, replacement parts
and collision repair services; and finance and insurance products,
including arranging vehicle financing through third parties and
aftermarket products, such as extended service contracts,
guaranteed asset protection debt cancellation, and prepaid
maintenance. Asbury ranks 18th in the 2023 Forbes list of America’s
Best Mid-Sized Companies. Asbury is recognized as one of America’s
Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek as well as one of the Best
Companies to Work For in the Retailers industry by U.S. News &
World Report.
For additional information, visit www.asburyauto.com.
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