Asbury Automotive Group has appointed Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 14, 2026.
Reynolds-Dobbs was appointed as Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer. She is now serving in an interim capacity as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President of Talent Development. Reynolds-Dobbs joined Asbury Automotive Group in May 2022, driving significant improvements in talent development and workplace culture since then.
Prior to Asbury, she worked with Unisys Corporation as Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. Her tenure with this firm lasted from March 2021 till April 2022. Before that, Reynolds-Dobbs was working with Change Healthcare as Vice President of Talent Management & Diversity & Inclusion. Her tenure in this position lasted from March 2017 to March 2021.
Change Healthcare later became part of Optum, which operates under UnitedHealth Group. The acquisition was completed in October 2022. Additionally, Reynolds-Dobbs serves on the Board of Directors of North Fulton Community Charities. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Georgia. She also earned a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego.
Leadership Transition at Asbury Automotive Group
“Since joining Asbury in 2022, Wendy has been a transformative leader and a driving force behind our culture, talent and team member experience,” said Daniel Clara, Asbury’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Her leadership, passion and commitment to developing our people have made a meaningful impact across our organization. I am confident that under Wendy’s leadership, we will continue to strengthen our culture, unlock the full potential of our team members, and elevate the industry leading guest experience that differentiates Asbury.”
Meanwhile, Reynolds-Dobbs emphasized the importance of employees in advancing the company’s customer-focused strategy.
“At Asbury, our team members are central to our commitment to be the most guest-centric automotive retailer,” said Dr. Reynolds-Dobbs. “I am honored to lead our human resources function and to continue investing in the culture and talent development that make our North Star possible every day.”
The new appointment comes after the intended leadership transition of Jed Milstein. He was with the company for ten years. Milstein’s most recent position at the company was that of Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.
He will continue his support of Asbury for the duration of this period of transition. In line with the plan, Milstein is expected to offer his services as a consultant until 2026. The purpose of the process of transition is to guarantee a smooth transition in the leadership. Consequently, Asbury continues strengthening its Chief Human Resources Officer function and people-focused strategy.
Explore HR Tech News for the latest advancements in Human Resources Technologies and insightful updates from industry experts!
News Source: Businesswire.com
