AutoNation Appoints Ravi Simhambhatla Chief Technology and AI Officer
Business Wire•01/10/2026•08:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Ravi Simhambhatla appointed Chief Technology and AI Officer effective October 1, 2026
- ➤Simhambhatla will lead AutoNation’s (AN) technology, data science, and AI agenda
- ➤Appointment adds executive with more than 30 years of enterprise technology experience
- ➤Simhambhatla previously led global technology, product, data, engineering, and cybersecurity at Avis Budget Group
Expert Statements
Mike Manley, Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation
“Technology, data science, and the intelligent use of AI give us the opportunity to get significantly more from that foundation: to raise the returns on our capital and extend our reach well beyond traditional geographic boundaries.”
Mike Manley, Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation
“His appointment is one of several steps we’re taking to accelerate the growth of our business.”
Ravi Simhambhatla, Chief Technology and AI Officer of AutoNation
“I look forward to working with the team to apply technology and AI in practical ways—making the Customer journey easier, equipping Associates with better tools and insights, and supporting the Company’s next phase of growth.”
AutoNation Appoints Ravi Simhambhatla Chief Technology and AI Officer
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) today announced the appointment of Ravi Simhambhatla as Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Simhambhatla will lead the Company’s technology, data science, and AI agenda.
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