FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest
automotive retailer, today announced the appointment of
Tom Conophy to the position of
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer effective
October 31, 2016.
Tom will report directly to Mike
Jackson, AutoNation's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President. Tom will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team
and will have full accountability for all AutoNation technology, IT
development, and digital platforms. As leader of the AutoNation
technology organization, Tom's responsibilities will include:
all enterprise and consumer facing technology and services –
consumer digital, enterprise applications, infrastructure,
operations, enterprise architecture and cyber-security.
Mike Jackson said, "We are
pleased to have a technology executive of Tom's caliber join us as
we continue to build the AutoNation brand and invest significantly
in automotive retail digital technology." Tom's impressive
background includes serving as the EVP and CIO at Starwood Hotels
& Resorts Worldwide, Intercontinental Hotels Group and Staples,
Inc., where he was responsible for all aspects of the global IT
organization.
Allan Stejskal, Senior Vice
President and Chief Information Officer will be resigning from the
Company effective October 28, 2016.
"Allan has been a key player in the advancement of AutoNation's
digital platform over the past two years. I would like to thank him
for his service and commitment to the Company," said Mike Jackson.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's
largest automotive retailer, through its bold leadership is
transforming the automotive industry. As of September 30, 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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