THE AUTOPEOPLE REPORT | April 2025

Case Study: Autopeople Drives Strategic Growth Through Exceptional Executive Placement
When Frank first heard from David, President of Autopeople, he wasn’t actively seeking a new role, but the opportunity was too compelling to ignore. With almost 30 years in the automotive industry, Frank’s career moves had been few and strategic. The message from David promised not just a new job but a chance for equity and significant growth with a respected private dealer group.
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Keep Your Best Players in the Game
It’s a problem that plagues the industry – high employee turnover can lead to increased hiring and training costs, disrupted workflows, and diminished team morale. To foster a team that wins and wants to stay, dealerships must implement effective retention strategies. Read More
Our candidates have to meet our rigorous specifications, which include exceptional competency in their area of expertise, as well as adhering to our client’s ideal criteria. Only then do we rate them highly and present them to our clients.
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Experienced Hi-Level Automotive Group CFO
- Started as a Controller and has progressed to the CFO role
- Strong experience in acquisitions
- Excellent implementation of accounting internal controls
- Works well with General Managers
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Hands-on Fixed Operations Director
- Successful and proven revenue generator
- Team player, works well with General Managers and Department heads
- Process oriented
As experts in Automotive Management Recruitment, we spend countless hours engaging with industry decision makers and top talent. This gives us a unique perspective on what Dealers are willing to pay — and what candidates expect — for key management and executive roles within Retail Automotive.
We know the compensation landscape because we live it every day.
Our latest Compensation Survey, included in this E-Book, provides valuable insights into current market trends and salary ranges across the industry. We’ve compiled one of the most comprehensive data sets available — designed to help you stay competitive in hiring and retention.
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Please view our website at www.autopeople.com, call 1-800-659-9501 or email me, David Adragna, at dadragna@autopeople.com to discuss what Autopeople can do for you.
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