In this powerful episode of Full Throttle, Presidio Managing Director and host Jason Stein sits down with Jeff Brown, President of Hendrick Automotive Group, to explore the personal journey, strategic vision, and people-first leadership that now drive the nation’s largest privately held automotive retail organization.
After a successful tenure as CEO of Ally Financial, Jeff took “the call he’d always said he’d answer” from Rick Hendrick himself. Now leading a $13.6 billion automotive powerhouse with over 11,000 teammates and 132 franchises, Jeff shares insights on:
Why the move to Hendrick was more than just a career change
The cultural alignment and servant leadership model that defines the Hendrick organization
Growth strategies, acquisitions, and the future of auto retail
How AI, data, and digital tools are shaping customer experience
Navigating affordability, credit trends, and inventory in today’s market
Why culture is a living, breathing force that must be nurtured daily