FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest
automotive retailer, today announced that Jon Ferrando, Executive Vice President – General
Counsel, Corporate Development and Human Resources will be retiring
from the Company on March 31, 2017.
Coleman Edmunds, currently
AutoNation's Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will
serve as acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective
April 1, 2017.
Jon Ferrando stated, "I have
enjoyed the opportunity to serve on the senior management team and
to contribute to the Company's success during my tenure at
AutoNation. It has been rewarding to work with the outstanding
teams that I had opportunity to lead at AutoNation. I look
forward to the Company's continued success in the years to
come."
Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer stated, "I thank Jon for his 20 years of
exemplary service and leadership at AutoNation. In addition
to serving as the Company's General Counsel for over 17 years, Jon
has served on the Executive Committee for over a decade. He
also successfully led AutoNation's Human Resources and Benefits
Departments for over 10 years, and most recently led the Company's
corporate development team since 2011. We wish Jon all the
best in his future endeavors."
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's
largest automotive retailer, through its bold leadership,
innovation and its comprehensive brand extensions, is transforming
the automotive industry. As of December 31,
2016, AutoNation owned and operated 371 new vehicle
franchises from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold over 10 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. Through its Drive Pink initiative, AutoNation is
committed to drive out cancer, create awareness and support
critical research. AutoNation continues to be a proud supporter of
the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other cancer-related
charities.
Please visit investors.autonation.com, www.autonation.com,
www.autonationdrive.com, www.twitter.com/autonation,
www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, www.facebook.com/autonation, and
www.facebook.com/CEOMikeJackson, where AutoNation discloses
additional information about the Company, its business, and its
results of operations.
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SOURCE AutoNation, Inc.