Asbury Automotive Group Names Robert Frank Senior VP - Automotive Operations.Business/Automotive Editors STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2002 Asbury Automotive Group Asbury Automotive Group is a Fortune 1000 company based in New York, New York, and was founded in 1995. This company operates auto stores and franchises. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , Inc., one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, today announced that Robert D. Frank, Jr. has joined the company as senior vice president in charge of automotive operations. Mr. Frank, 53, is a veteran with more than 30 years in the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. , mostly with DaimlerChrysler Corporation. In the newly created position of senior vice president, automotive operations, Mr. Frank will have corporate level responsibility for operations at Asbury's 91 auto dealerships and nine regional "platforms" across the U.S. Kenneth B. Gilman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Asbury Automotive, said, "We are delighted to welcome Bob Frank as a key senior member of our corporate team. Through his broad and deep experience in the automotive industry - encompassing the vantage points of both manufacturer and retailer - Bob brings a very valuable operating perspective to our business." Most recently, Mr. Frank served as a DaimlerChrysler vice president for all of Chrysler in marketing and sales throughout the Asia/Pacific region. Previously, he was president & CEO in charge of DaimlerChrysler operations in Venezuela. Mr. Frank initially joined Chrysler in 1968 and advanced through a series of sales and sales management Sales Management Role and Goal Importance of sales management is critical for any commercial organization. Expanding business in not possible without increasing sales volumes, and effective sales management goal is to organize sales team work in such a manner that ensures a positions, culminating as vice president of marketing for the company's Canadian operations. Between 1993 and 1997, Mr. Frank was chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Larry Miller Larry Miller is the name of several notable people:
conglomerate, corporation whose asset growth, often very rapid, comes largely through the acquisition of, or merger with, other firms whose products are largely unrelated to each other or to that of the parent company. based in Salt Lake City. With annual revenues approaching $1 billion, Larry Miller's business interests include auto dealerships (24 across the western U.S.) and a rental car franchise, as well as professional basketball (the Utah Jazz and Delta Center). Mr. Frank received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Missouri in St. Louis, Missouri. About Asbury Automotive Group Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 119,261, making it the fourth largest city in the state. , currently operates 132 franchises at 91 dealership locations. It offers customers an extensive range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicle sales and related financing and insurance, vehicle maintenance and repair services, replacement parts and service contracts. Asbury Automotive franchises include a diverse portfolio of 36 American, European and Asian brands. |
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