Group 1 Automotive Appoints Melkeya McDuffie as HR Chief

By Philip Seaworth • Wednesday, August 13 15:29 • Permanent Link

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. has appointed Melkeya McDuffie as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. McDuffie, with over 20 years of experience in executive human resources leadership roles across multiple industries and companies, is expected to bring a strong HR leadership to the Fortune 250 automotive retailer.

McDuffie's track record includes serving as the Chief People Officer for Bright Horizons since 2023, a global leader in early education, family, and workforce solutions with 30,000 employees across multiple countries. Prior to that, she held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Clean Harbors, the largest environmental and hazardous waste disposal company in North America with 20,000 employees.

Notably, Ms. McDuffie has held significant HR roles at The Wallace Foundation, Waste Management, Wells Fargo Mortgage, HSBC Finance Corporation, and Quest Diagnostics, showcasing a diverse and extensive career in human resources.

Ms. McDuffie's educational background includes a B.A. in Business and an M.B.A. from York St. John University in York, England. She has also completed advanced executive programs in global business at Harvard Business School, strategic business leadership at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and employee relations at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

Furthermore, Ms. McDuffie serves on the advisory board of Dress for Success Houston and is a Director of Trex Company, where she serves on both the Audit and Compensation Committees.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. currently owns and operates 259 automotive dealerships, 324 franchises, and 39 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom, offering 36 brands of automobiles. This announcement comes as the company continues to focus on operational excellence and attracting colleagues who can rethink business as usual. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 3.6% to a price of $460.21. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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