FORT
LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:
AN), a provider of personalized transportation services and
America's most admired automotive retailer, today announced
that its Board of Directors appointed Claire Bennett to the AutoNation Board,
effective July 8, 2024. Ms. Bennett
will serve as an independent director.
"We are pleased to have Claire join the AutoNation Board," said
Rick Burdick, AutoNation's Board
Chairman. "We look forward to the experience and insight she will
bring to the Board."
Ms. Bennett is a tenured global leader with an extensive
customer experience, general management and consumer services
background. She has worked as a senior executive to help
drive significant transformation in large, complex organizations
through periods of dynamic industry, customer, and technological
change. Her experience spans multiple industries, including
consumer packaged goods, technology, financial services, and
hospitality.
Ms. Bennett recently served as the Global Chief Customer Officer
for Intercontinental Hotels Group ("IHG") where she was a member of
the Executive Committee from 2017 through 2023. During her
tenure there she was responsible for driving B2C/B2B customer
experience and growth across a portfolio of multinational brands.
Prior to joining IHG, Ms. Bennett was the General Manager of Global
Consumer Travel and Lifestyle at American Express, where she held
various senior executive roles from 2006 through 2017.
Ms. Bennett also currently serves on the board of Samsonite
International S.A.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in
the United States, offering
innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive
solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for
their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened
by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used
vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance
and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over
$40 million for cancer-related
causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive
difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the
communities we serve.
Please
visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com, 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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