US dealer group, Group 1 Automotive, who own UK dealership brands including Barons, Chandlers, Elms and Spire, have appointed Daryl Kenningham to the new position of President, U.S. Operations, a role which involves responsibility for 111 dealerships and around 9,400 employees.
Kenningham, who officially starts in the role on May1st, is the firm’s Regional Vice President, Western Region for the Company. He joined Group 1 Automotive in 2011 as Regional Vice President, Eastern Region. Kenningham’s CV includes stints with Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. and southern dealer group, Gulf States Toyota.
Announcing the appointment, Group 1’s president and chief executive officer Earl J Hesterberg said, “Daryl’s extensive experience with major automotive manufacturers, as well as his thorough understanding of our retail operations, makes him the perfect person to lead our U.S. business. As our company continues to grow in all three of our markets – the U.S., Brazil and the U.K. – there are increasing demands on my time. Daryl’s appointment to this new role will enable me to focus more on strategic and growth initiatives and will be a seamless transition from an operating viewpoint as Daryl has detailed knowledge about every one of our 111 U.S. dealerships.”
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