DealerTrack Announces Internal Executive Appointments
DealerTrack Inc. recently announced the appointment of six executives to key roles in order to enhance DealerTrack's customer focus, innovation and scalability.
Lake Success, N.Y.—DealerTrack Inc. recently announced the appointment of six executives to key roles in order to enhance DealerTrack’s customer focus, innovation and scalability.
Raj Sundaram, will become senior vice president and head of dealer solutions. Sundaram previously served as president of Automotive Lease Guide, which was acquired by DealerTrack in May 2005. He has over 15 years of experience in the auto industry.
David Trinder, will become senior vice president and head of network solutions. He previously held the position of president of dealerAccess Canada and of DealerTrack Aftermarket Services Inc. For over 16 years, Trinder has been managing technology businesses.
Richard McLeer, will become senior vice president of strategy and development. He most recently served as vice president of credit and contracting solutions. McLeer has over 14 years of experience in financial services and nine in the auto industry.
Hugh Abernethy, will become vice president, aftermarket network solutions. Abernethy joined DealerTrack in My 2005. He has over 20 years of experience in the auto retail business and the auto manufacturer/ retail market.
Mark Brown, will become vice president, lender solutions. Brown previously led lender relationship management and managed ToolKit. He has 14 years of auto retail experience in marketing, strategic planning and general management.
Alan Lehmann, will become vice president finance solutions. Lehmann previously led the development and growth of DealerTrack’s e-contracting solution. He has 11 years of experience in product management within financial services.
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