Manheim & AutoTrader Group Make Key Leadership Changes in Human Resources and Field Operations

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To further build and strengthen its leadership team and role in the industry, Manheim and AutoTrader Group announced this week that Andrea Kane has been appointed chief people officer at Manheim and AutoTrader Group.

Meanwhile Rock Anderson, Manheim’s former chief people officer, has been named regional vice president of the West region.

Both appointments became effective Nov. 1.

Kane previously served as senior vice president of human resources for the AutoTrader Group, where she led the company’s human resource functions including training and leadership development, organization effectiveness, human resources management, talent acquisition and employee communications.

Kane has more than 25 years of human resources experience, including 15 years serving as the head of human resources at global companies including Belkin, ADT Securities and CNBC. Her expertise extends to talent management, recruiting, employee relations, organization and leadership effectiveness, and change management.

The AutoTrader Group HR team was a recipient of the 2013 SHRM-Atlanta Pegasus Award for excellence in HR that recognizes HR leaders and teams for their vision, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, inspirational leadership and dedication.

“These changes leverage the collective leadership talent within both businesses, as well as further strengthen our efforts to build a best-in-class workforce serving the auto industry,” said Sandy Schwartz, president of Manheim and AutoTrader Group.

“Andrea’s experience leading all of AutoTrader Group’s human resource functions and deep expertise in the HR profession make her a terrific fit for this key role,” Schwartz continued.

“Having her in this role also allows us to use Rock’s unique understanding of the employee culture and business to lead Manheim’s 32 operating locations in the West,” Schwartz went on to say.

In his new role, Anderson takes over business and operational leadership of markets located in the western half of the U.S. He has played a key role previously in strengthening and engaging Manheim’s employees in new and better ways to drive innovation and serve customers.

Anderson’s strategic leadership has resulted in many human resources accomplishments, including recognition from the Atlanta chapter of the Society of Human Resources and the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Prior to joining Manheim, Anderson held leadership positions with leading large companies including Siemens, Wachovia Bank and INROADS. Affiliated with numerous academic, professional and community organizations.

Anderson was recently named one of the Atlanta Business League’s Men of Influence for 2013.

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