CONNECTED automotive services provider Cox Automotive has appointed Craig Mailey as President of its European operations, as Martin Forbes steps up to lead an additional US-based division of the business.
Mailey has been a part of Cox Automotive since 2004 and has held leadership positions across several international areas of the business, including Buyer Services, Marketing and Strategy in the UK, the Manheim businesses in Spain and Portugal, and Manheim Express in Germany. In his latest role, he led the Strategy function as Chief Strategy Officer, alongside overseeing the firm’s business in Brazil.
Cox Automotive employs 2,000+ people in the UK and continental Europe and is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company. Its brands include Codeweavers, Dealer Auction and Manheim Auction Services.
Craig Mailey, President at Cox Automotive Europe, said: “Our business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with even more transformational opportunities ahead. Stepping into the role of President at such a pivotal moment in our history is a real honour, and I look forward to working with the team to take these steps. I’m grateful to Martin for the trust and counsel he’s shown in bringing us here.”
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