AutoNation President and COO James R. Bender retiring March 4, 2022; CEO Manley to assume duties

AUTONATION, INC.

James R. Bender, President and COO, provided notice of retirement effective March 4, 2022.
CEO Michael Manley will assume all operating responsibilities after Bender's retirement until a successor is appointed.
No successor has been named; search process is underway.

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James R. Bender

President and Chief Operating Officer

AN · AUTONATION, INC.

Effective: 2022-03-04
Filed: January 26, 2022, 6:59 PM ET

On January 25, 2022, James R. Bender, President and Chief Operating Officer of AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice that he intends to retire from the Company, effective March 4, 2022.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

James R. Bender retired as President and Chief Operating Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

Action: retired
Role: President and Chief Operating Officer

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On January 25, 2022, James R. Bender, President and Chief Operating Officer of AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice that he intends to retire from the Company, effective March 4, 2022.

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