Cox Automotive has named Janet Barnard as its new chief people officer, and Grace Huang has been name as the new president of Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions.



Barnard will replace Rock Anderson, who is retiring, and Huang will take Barnard’s place as president of Inventory Solutions.

Sandy Schwartz, Cox Automotive president, to whom Barnard will report, said in a news release: “Janet’s leadership style and passion for developing people are exactly what we need to further integrate Cox Automotive teams. Her creativity, operational expertise, and outstanding industry reputation will help us solidify our place as a destination for top talent.”

Huang most recently served as senior vice president of Manheim Inventory Services, a Cox subsidiary. She will report to Cox Automotive COO Mark O’Neil, who said in a press release, “Grace is the right leader to take on this important position, as she’s been instrumental in the growth of Inventory Solutions. She is a strategic thinker with an outstanding track record for executing initiatives that enhance our operations, team member engagement, and client success.”