Haig Adds Davis as Managing Director
Haig Partners announced the addition of John Davis, former partner with DHG Dealerships, as managing director.


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Haig Partners announced that John Davis, a fixture in the professional dealership services sector for over 35 years, has joined their team as managing director. The former partner with DHG Dealerships has spent a significant portion of his professional career in the buy-sell space and has held leadership roles in many organizations, including chairing the AICPA Automotive Conference’s Steering Committee for several years.
“We are thrilled to add someone of John’s caliber to our already accomplished team of professionals,” said Alan Haig, managing partner of Haig Partners, “John has deep relationships with so many dealers across the country, and he has extensive experience in the buy-sell industry. He is a perfect fit with our organization.”
Davis will continue to serve as partner emeritus with DHG for the next few years, acting in an executive client service capacity, pursuing business development opportunities, and assisting on special projects within the firm, all according to the announcement.
“I am very excited about joining the Haig Team,” Davis said. “Having worked closely with their organization and their team members for many years, I know the culture and professionalism that Haig Partners represents, and this is exactly where I want to continue serving the automotive industry.”
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