AutoNation Names New CEO

Mike Manely will take over as CEO of AutoNation as current CEO Mike Jackson retires Nov. 1.
Mike Manely will take over as CEO of AutoNation as current CEO Mike Jackson retires Nov. 1.
The automotive retailer’s Q1 2021 adjusted earnings skyrocketed 207% year over year with adjusted earnings of $2.79 per share.
Cheryl Miller has been promoted from CFO to president and CEO at AutoNation, replacing Carl Liebert, an auto retail outsider who took over as chief executive for founder Mike Jackson just four months ago.
AutoNation named Lance Iserman executive vice president of sales and COO. The more than 15-year company veteran replaces William “Bill” Berman, who resigned last month.
William “Bill” Berman, who is credited with developing AutoNation's processes for used-vehicle sales and customer care, has resigned. Chairman and CEO Mike Jackson has assumed his duties until a replacement is named.
AutoNation has named William "Bill" Berman president and COO of the public dealer group. The 30-year auto retail veteran replaces Mike Jackson, who remains the company's chairman and CEO.
AutoNation has signed agreements to acquire 13 stores in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, and three stores in the Baltimore, Md., market, bringing its total franchise count to 327.
F&I gross profit per vehicle retailed reached a record $1,407 for the nation’s largest dealer group, but the achievement was overshadowed by the warning executives issued to lead providers.
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