AutoTrader Appoints Rob Bigler as Chief Executive Officer
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
AutoTrader
Description
AutoTrader announced the appointment of Rob Bigler as Chief Executive Officer on November 12. Bigler will oversee the company's Canadian operations as it accelerates its investment in AI and digital retail technology.
Quick answer
AutoTrader Appoints Rob Bigler as Chief Executive Officer (November 13, 2026).
- Who is the new Chief Executive Officer at AutoTrader?
- AutoTrader named Robert (Rob) Bigler Chief Executive Officer, announced November 13, 2026.
- What did AutoTrader announce on November 13, 2026?
- AutoTrader announced the appointment of Rob Bigler as Chief Executive Officer on November 12. Bigler will oversee the company's Canadian operations as it accelerates its investment in AI and digital retail technology.
- Where did Robert (Rob) Bigler work before joining AutoTrader?
- Robert (Rob) Bigler joins from eBay.
- What does AutoTrader do?
- AutoTrader is an automotive marketplace that helps Canadian dealerships operate efficiently.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- Upstart (November 9, 2026), Copart (October 16, 2026), paid (October 8, 2026) and TEN (October 7, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of AutoTrader.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Other recent leadership changes in Marketplace and Automotive
Executive moves at companies in the same sectors within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
- Upstart Holdings Appoints Interim Principal Accounting Officer (November 9, 2026)
- Copart Grants Stock Options to CEO A. Jayson Adair (October 16, 2026)
- #paid Appoints Dave Hampton as Chief Technology Officer (October 8, 2026)
- TEN Appoints Daniel Incandela as Chief Marketing Officer (October 7, 2026)
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