Rob Huting

M&A work, mostly in the International arena.

Corporate development for Manheim and AutoTrader Group with a focus on international opportunies. Significant accomplishments in this role: Led first international investment by AutoTrader Group, investing $65M in Bitauto, a leading Chinese automotive portal. Led negotiations to establish a JV in China between Bitauto, the Chinese Automotive Dealer Association and Kelley Blue Book, to launch KBB China.

AutoTrader Classics is a business unit within AutoTrader.com. Significant accomplishments in this role: Restructuring the business from 4 companies into 1; building a new management team; launching the AutoTrader Classics brand; revamping the magazine portfolio; launching a new portal and dealer site AutoTraderClassics.com; redesign of DealsandWheels.com. Atlanta, GA

In this role I built the continental European business for Manheim’s B2C products. I started up operations in Antwerp (Belgium), Madrid (Spain) and Cologne (Germany), setting up legal entities, physical operations, hiring personnel and business acquisition. I developed business in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, and Luxembourg with OEMs such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Lexus, Peugeot, Renault, Chrysler and Toyota. Antwerp, Belgium.

Multiple sales and marketing positions in Europe and the US