Cox Automotive named a vice president of communications and community relations on Wednesday, appointing The Weather Company executive Shirley Powell to the role.
 

Powell will be based out of the company’s Atlanta corporate offices and will head up day-to-day, global operations of Cox Automotive’s communications.

"Cox Automotive has a great story to tell about how we are connecting the entire automotive ecosystem, and Shirley brings expertise that will enable us to clearly communicate the strength and value of our brands and services," said John Kovac, senior vice president of Marketing at Cox Automotive. "Shirley's superior leadership style and broad experience with leading global communications for multi-brand organizations will be an incredible asset to the company and elevate our visibility among clients and consumers."

Her most recent post was as executive vice president and chief communications officer at The Weather Company.  Prior positions include senior communications posts at Turner Broadcasting, NBC Entertainment, Disney/ABC and Nickelodeon.

"The automotive industry is one of the most dynamic industries in America, and being a part of an automotive company with such a rich history and exhilarating vision for the future was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," said Powell. "I look forward to working with such a talented team to accelerate growth and provide an exceptional client experience."