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AutoNation Appoints Ravi Simhambhatla as Chief Technology and AI Officer

PUBLIC · ANOct 01, 2026

Position

Chief AI Officer

Company

AutoNation

Ravi Simhambhatla
Fort LauderdaleTransportationAutomotiveLogistics

Description

AutoNation, Inc. has announced the appointment of Ravi Simhambhatla as Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He will lead the company's technology, data science, and AI agenda.

Company Information

Company

AutoNation

Location

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

About

AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric. Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com, and www.twitter.com/AutoNation, where AutoNation discloses additional information about the company, its business, and its results of operations. Please also visit www.autonationdrive.com, AutoNation's automotive blog, for information regarding the AutoNation community, the automotive industry, and current automotive news and trends.

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