FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and
most admired automotive retailer, today announced that it has
appointed Mike Manley as Chief
Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors,
effective November 1, 2021.
Mike Jackson will retire from
AutoNation on November 1, 2021, as
Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of
Directors.
Mr. Manley currently serves as Head of Americas for Stellantis
and sits on the Groups Executive Council. Stellantis is among the
largest automotive OEMs in the world, formed in January 2021 by the merger between Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles and the PSA Group. Most recently, Manley served as
Chief Executive Officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. from
July 2018 to January 2021.
Mike Manley stated, "I am excited
to join AutoNation and the Executive team. AutoNation has set the
benchmark for automotive retail excellence. It has accomplished a
number of industry first milestones, including being the only
automotive retailer to sell over 13 million vehicles. Most
recently, the Company has shown its focus and determination by
producing five consecutive record-breaking quarters, during an
unprecedented time."
Rick Burdick, AutoNation's
Chairman, said, "Mike Manley brings
considerable and comprehensive automotive experience to AutoNation,
including strategy, business development, and a focus on
operations. Mr. Burdick went on to say, "Mike's exceptional
performance over the years aligns with AutoNation's commitment to
excellence, a peerless Customer experience, and innovative
industry-leading drive."
Mr. Manley joined DaimlerChrysler in 2000 as Director - Network
Development for the United
Kingdom. In 2008, he became responsible for product planning
and all sales activities outside of North
America. He later served as Executive Vice President -
International Sales and Global Product Planning Operations.
In that role, he was responsible for implementing the
co-operation agreements to distribute Chrysler Group products
through Fiat's international distribution network. He also served
as CEO of Jeep, CEO of Ram, Chief Operating Officer for the APAC
region, and a FCA Group Executive Council member.
Mr. Manley holds a Master of Business Administration from
Ashridge Management College and a Bachelor of Science in
engineering from Southbank University.
"It has been a remarkable honor to serve as CEO for the past 22
years. We have built an admired and respected company from coast to
coast. I am forever grateful to all Associates for our achievements
and thank them from the bottom of my heart for all their efforts,
especially through the pandemic," said Mike
Jackson, AutoNation's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Jackson
went on to say, "I have every confidence Mike Manley will lead AutoNation to an even
brighter future."
"Mike Jackson is the epitome of a
great leader. He exemplifies excellence, determination, and drive.
Under his leadership, AutoNation solidified itself as America's
largest and most admired automotive retailer, selling over 13
million vehicles and raising over $28
million in the fight against cancer. Mike has been the voice
for the automotive industry and its Customers. We at AutoNation are
privileged to have had his leadership for over 20 years," said Mr.
Burdick.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's largest
and most admired automotive retailer, is transforming the
automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation, and
comprehensive brand extensions. As of June
30, 2021, AutoNation owned and operated over 300 locations
from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold over 13 million vehicles,
the first automotive retailer to reach this milestone. AutoNation's
success is driven by a commitment to delivering a peerless
experience through customer-focused sales and service processes.
Since 2013, AutoNation has raised over $28
million to drive out cancer, create awareness, and support
critical research through its DRIVE PINK initiative, which was
officially branded in 2015.
Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com,
www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, and www.twitter.com/AutoNation,
where AutoNation discloses additional information about the
Company, its business, and its results of operations. Please also
visit www.autonationdrive.com, AutoNation's automotive blog, for
information regarding the AutoNation community, the automotive
industry, and current automotive news and trends.
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