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Group 1 Automotive names Gillian Hobso as CLO, Kimberly Barta as CMO
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Group 1 Automotive names Gillian Hobso as CLO, Kimberly Barta as CMO

Group 1 Automotive announced the appointments of Gillian Hobson as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and Kimberly Barta as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Hobson joins Group 1 from Vinson & Elkins in Houston where she has served as a member of the firm’s management committee and as Group 1’s primary relationship attorney. Hobson succeeds Darryl Burman, who is retiring as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Group 1. As the first CMO at Group 1, Barta is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of Group 1’s marketing, communications, and advertising initiatives. She will play a vital role in developing customer research, leveraging big data and creating relevant marketing messaging. She will also lead Group 1’s efforts in increasing awareness and adoption of AcceleRide, Group 1’s customer experience platform. Prior to joining Group 1, Barta served in marketing leadership roles for brands including Nike’s innovation lab, SOREL, and Dr. Martens.

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