ADESA revealed its new executive sales director on Tuesday, and stepping into the role is Kara Paciorek.

The move was immediately effective.

She has been with parent company KAR Auction Services since 2004 and her most recent post was serving as ADESA’s financial controller. Paciorek’s first role with KAR was serving as an Automotive Finance Corp. accounting supervisor.

Her time with KAR has included management roles throughout the company’s business units. Paciorek’s areas of experience include dealer financing, repossessions, title services, vehicle remarketing and vendor management.

“Kara has a unique understanding of the financial side of the business combined with years of relationship-building experience,” said ADESA senior vice president of commercial sales and operations Jeff Bescher, to whom Paciorek reports in her new role.

“Her strong sense of leadership and enthusiasm will serve our team and our customers well,” he added.