Group 1 Automotive
Group 1 Automotive Headquarters Address
800 Gessner
Ste. 500
Houston, TX 77024
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About Group 1 Automotive
We are a Houston-based, Fortune 500 automotive retailer. Since our initial public offering in October 1997, Group 1 has grown to become the third largest dealership group in the United States and has expanded into the United Kingdom. The company achieved this success through a strategy that leverages management experience and emphasizes geographic and brand diversity, interrelated revenue streams, operational efficiencies and the prudent deployment of capital.
Our Core Values: Each day, Group 1 Associates strive to achieve success through our Core Values of Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Respect.
We are a fast-growing leader in the automotive retail industry, and we take pride in our team environment, great benefits, outstanding training, and support for our associates. We are committed to offering our full-time associates an industry-leading benefits package. In addition, we offer job training and advancement opportunities.
Group 1 Automotive Acquires BMW/MINI Franchises in the U.K.We are a fast-growing leader in the automotive retail industry, and we take pride in our team environment, great benefits, outstanding training, and support for our associates. We are committed to offering our full-time associates an industry-leading benefits package. In addition, we offer job training and advancement opportunities.
On September 6th, Group 1 Automotive announced the expansion of its U.K. operations with the acquisition of a BMW/MINI dealership and a collision center in the town of Southend located east of London in the county of Essex. This location is contiguous with several other existing automotive dealerships currently owned and operated by Group 1 Automotive in the U.K and increases the Company's U.K. operations to 56 dealerships (79 franchises). This acquisition is expected to generate $80 million in annual revenues, bringing year-to-date total acquired revenues for Group 1 to $740 million.
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Group 1 Automotive Announces CEO Transition PlansView Press Release:
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On August 24th we announced the retirement of our CEO Earl Hesterberg. Earl will be retiring at the end of this year.
Daryl Kenningham, current President of US Operations, appointed to the Board of Directors and as President and Chief Operating Officer of Group 1 immediately; will assume the CEO role on January 1, 2023.
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Sterling McCall celebrates 5 years of our “Teacher of the Month” partnershipDaryl Kenningham, current President of US Operations, appointed to the Board of Directors and as President and Chief Operating Officer of Group 1 immediately; will assume the CEO role on January 1, 2023.
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Thanks to our Houston area dealerships who made this possible. Today, Houston ISD presented Sterling McCall Auto Group/Group 1 Automotive with an award celebrating 5 years of our “Teacher of the Month” partnership. Over that time, 35+ educators were recognized for excellence in the classroom, 500+ educators were our guests at HISD’s annual end of year celebrations. #KidsAndEducation #GivingBack #CommunityPartnerships
Number of Employees in Group 1 Automotive
10,000+
Group 1 Automotive Revenue
R50bn to R100bn
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