MICHAEL MANLEY

CEO, AUTONATION, FORT LAUDERDALE

AutoNation is the country’s largest automotive retailer, reigning as the first automotive retailer to sell more than 13 million vehicles. It owns and operates 300-plus locations with more than 24,000 employees across 20 states from coast to coast. In 2022, AutoNation purchased CIG Financial and reformed it as the company’s vehicle financing leg. The retailer has also raised over $35 million in the fight against cancer through its DRV PNK initiative. Before joining AutoNation as CEO in 2021, Manley served as Head of Americas for automotive manufacturer Stellantis.