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Sonic Automotive

RetailOther, Repair & MaintenanceCharlotte, North Carolina, United States

Company Overview

Founded1997
HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Company Size10,001 - 1,000,000 employees
Revenue$1,000,000,000+
Stock SymbolNYSE:SAH
IPO DateNovember 11, 1997
Employees590

Keywords

customer experience enhancementautomotive serviceautomotive retailtechnology integrationPowersports Salesownershipgrowth strategy

Description

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a vision to emerge as the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America. The company fosters a culture of innovation and exceptional guest experiences, fueled by strategic investments in technology, team members, and groundbreaking ideas. Sonic Automotive is dedicated to fulfilling ownership dreams, enhancing lives, and spreading joy to guests and team members alike. As one of the largest automotive and powersports retailers in the nation, the company is unwavering in its commitment to achieving this vision, driving growth, and leading the industry forward. With a focus on pioneering new platforms, initiatives, and talent, Sonic Automotive is poised to shape the future of automotive and powersports guest experiences.

Funding History

Total: $92,374,276
Last FundingPost-IPO Equity2009-05-13
Last RoundN/AN/A
Total Events1 funding eventsIncluding rounds, grants, etc.
DateRoundAmountLead Investors
May 13, 2009Post-IPO Equity$92,374,276N/A

Technology Stack

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Employee Statistics

Total Employees590

By Seniority

VP35
Senior60
Manager319
Director131
Executive45

Key People

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Curtis Glenn

Vice President of Information Security

Information TechnologyGeneral Management

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Heath R Byrd

Chief Financial Officer

FinanceGeneral Management

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Michael Hodge

Board Member

General Management

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Jeffrey Smith

Director of Information Security

Engineering & TechnicalInformation Technology

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Steve Wittman

Chief Digital Officer

General Management
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Quiána Ruffin

National Director of Data Privacy and Compliance

Research & AnalyticsOperations

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Jeff King

Vice President of Procurement

Human Resources

Davidson, North Carolina

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Stephen Conrad

Vice President Ecommerce

General Management

Charlotte, North Carolina

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