DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2024--
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., is proud to announce Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs, VP and Chief DEI Officer, has been named a 2024 AutomotiveNews Champion of Diversity. The 2024 class of Champions of Diversity was chosen by AutomotiveNews editors and journalists from scores of nominees. Profiles of this fourth class of Champions of Diversity are available at https://www.autonews.com/awards/notable-champions-of-diversity/2024/.
For the fourth year, the Champions of Diversity in Automotive program has recognized individuals who uphold and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the automotive industry.
Wendy has 15 years of public company experience leading business-aligned strategic initiatives in DEI, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), organization effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning and analysis, and leadership/executive development. She leads all aspects of DEI and learning and development, including leadership development and community engagement across Asbury. Wendy also is the catalyst for Asbury’s HBCU Change initiative, DEI newsletter “Mosaic,” Asbury Center for Learning, amongst many additional programs.
“Wendy has done a tremendous job building and delivering Asbury’s business-aligned, data-driven, DEI strategy, team member career growth planning, and community partnerships,” David Hult, Asbury’s President & CEO. “She is extremely deserving of this recognition, and I am eager to see the impact she continues to make on her journey with Asbury.”
About Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Duluth, GA, is one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S. In late 2020, Asbury embarked on a multi-year plan to increase revenue and profitability strategically through organic operations, acquisitive growth and innovative technologies, with its guest-centric approach as Asbury’s constant North Star. As of September 30, 2024, Asbury operated 153 new vehicle dealerships, consisting of 202 franchises, representing 31 domestic and foreign brands of vehicles. Asbury also operates Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar, a leading provider of service contracts and other vehicle protection products, and 37 collision repair centers. Asbury offers an extensive range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; parts and service, which includes vehicle repair and maintenance services, replacement parts and collision repair services; and finance and insurance products, including arranging vehicle financing through third parties and aftermarket products, such as extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection debt cancellation, and prepaid maintenance. Asbury ranks 18th in the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies. Asbury is recognized as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024 by the Financial Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek, as well as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the Retailers industry by U.S. News & World Report.
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Morgan Irwin
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Source: Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
