After retiring from ADESA a little more than a year ago, Tom Kontos is back in the auction business.

Auto Auction Holdings president Joaquin Muvdi announced on Tuesday that Kontos joined its executive leadership team as the analytics advisor.

Established in 2003 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., AAH is a provider of auto auction services, connecting buyers and sellers through marketplaces in five Southeast locations.

“I am excited to join such a dynamic group and look forward to continue utilizing my industry experience to groom the analytics team at AAH in a way that establishes the trust and credibility I worked for so many years to build,” Kontos said in a news release.

Kontos’ move extends his 40-year career, the last 30 of which were spent as an auction industry analyst and economist.

In his role as chief economist, Kontos headed up ADESA Analytical Services, working with dealers and other clients, Wall Street and auto analysts as well as journalists, sharing in-depth information on the economic and auto industry — specifically the remarketing piece of it.

His monthly “Kontos Kommentary” reports were utilized by the industry and reporters alike, delving into specific segment-by-segment data on used-car prices and his unique take on the automotive market.

Carvana acquired the ADESA U.S. business operations in 2022 from KAR Global, and Kontos remained with ADESA, moving over to the new parent company after years with KAR.

During his time with KAR, he helped develop remarketing and salvage strategies for its clients throughout the U.S. and Canada and authored such reports as Global Vehicle Remarketing and Pulse.

Kontos also scooped up a litany of industry awards along the way and has been a frequent speaker and panelist at Cherokee Media Group’s conferences and other events throughout the auto industry.

Kontos career in the auto auction industry began at what was then ADT Automotive.

And now, Kontos is a part of AAH.

To learn more, go to www.autoauctionholdings.com.