Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Dean A. Calloway as SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, effective July 1, 2024. Dean joined Asbury as Assistant General Counsel in October 2013. He was promoted to Associate General Counsel in February 2017, and then promoted to Vice President and Associate General Counsel in August 2022.

In his 10+ years with the Company, Dean has taken the lead on complex commercial litigation, cyber security issues, corporate governance matters, franchise and OEM matters, and employment issues. He has also served as assistant corporate secretary. Prior to joining Asbury, Dean was a partner in the Atlanta office of an Am Law 15 firm where he worked in the firm?s business and tort litigation group.

On April 19, 2024, company announced the transition plan of Senior Vice President (SVP), Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, George A. Villasana. Mr. Villasana retired on June 30, 2024, and will continue to serve as Special Advisor to the Company until his retirement on March 31, 2025.