On Monday, ADESA named Marty Nowlin as vice president of human resources.

In his new role, ADESA said Nowlin will develop and execute all human resources strategies in support of the overall business plan and direction of the company. His key areas of responsibility will include talent management, succession planning and the company’s training and development programs. Nowlin will also lead the company’s team of human resources professionals throughout North America.

“Marty is a veteran leader with a successful track record in the HR field and proven collaboration skills that will help take our company to the next level and ultimately achieve a high level of credibility as an effective and responsive business partner,” said ADESA president and chief executive officer Stéphane St-Hilaire.

“We are excited to welcome Marty to the team, and we are confident that he will be a positive driving force for our ADESA human resources operations throughout the United States,” St-Hilaire added.

Prior to joining ADESA, Nowlin was the vice president of human resources at Sears Holdings Corp. in Indianapolis and Chicago. He has held numerous HR leadership positions during his nearly two decades in the field, including vice president of human resources of Manpower Group and Stanley Black & Decker.

Nowlin has a bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University.