CarGurus UK managing director Amanda Symonds has joined the Automotive 30% Club - a voluntary group of senior executives from automotive manufacturing, retailing, and supplier companies dedicated to improving gender balance across the automotive industry.
The organisation aims to fill at least 30% of key leadership positions in the member organisations with women by 2030. Amanda’s membership reflects CarGurus’ commitment to fostering a culture that advances diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging both in the workplace and within the automotive industry at large.
Online marketplace CarGurus said its membership signalled its commitment to fostering a culture that advances diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging both in the workplace and within the automotive industry at large.
In her role as UK MD, Symonds leads the CarGurus UK and PistonHeads teams with a focus on driving consumer demand, product innovation, supplier relations, and partnerships to drive profit growth for both brands while also supporting employee culture and engagement.
"At CarGurus, inclusivity and belonging are central focuses of our culture and strategy. We strive to nurture an environment where everyone has equitable opportunities to grow and thrive within a workplace that empowers employees to show up as themselves and do their best work together,” said Symonds.
“We believe this leads to better outcomes for our business, employees, and customers, and we're thrilled to collaborate with a respected organisation such as the Automotive 30% Club which embraces a shared vision behind the value of fostering diversity and inclusion. I am honoured to be a part of this important initiative and look forward to supporting this work within the UK automotive community.”
Through involvement with the Automotive 30% Club, CarGurus plans to continue to support and advocate for the benefits that come from greater gender parity both within the company and the broader automotive community.
Julia Muir, Automotive 30% Club Founder and CEO of Gaia Innovation, added: "I'm delighted to welcome Amanda Symonds to the Automotive 30% Club. Her strong commitment to inclusive leadership and culture will be a valuable addition to our member group, and I shall look forward to working with Amanda and her team to ensure automotive is a sector where women will thrive."
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