Holman Enterprises Names Chris Conroy President and COO
Conroy will now oversee all of the organization's global automotive operating companies.

Conroy will now oversee all of the organization's global automotive operating companies.
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. – Holman Enterprises, a global automotive services organization, announced a series of executive appointments that will support the organization’s continued evolution and further align the company’s unrivaled automotive core competencies. Chris Conroy has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Holman Enterprises and will be supported by a team of executive leaders from across the business.
Chris’ exceptional leadership skills and remarkable ability to foster an environment of seamless collaboration have been invaluable to our business, helping to drive a period of unprecedented success for the entire organization.
During his 25 year career with the organization, Conroy has held a number of progressive leadership positions including President of ARI, and most recently serving as President and CEO of Holman Business Services. In his new role, Conroy will be responsible for leading all Holman Enterprises’ operating companies in delivering innovative, technology-driven automotive solutions to commercial and consumer segments around the globe.
“Chris’ exceptional leadership skills and remarkable ability to foster an environment of seamless collaboration have been invaluable to our business, helping to drive a period of unprecedented success for the entire organization,” said Carl Ortell, CEO, Holman Enterprises. “With Chris at the helm of this impressive leadership team, Holman Enterprises is well-positioned to serve both our business and consumer clients with holistic automotive services that address their challenges and position them for future success.”
Under Conroy’s guidance, Holman Enterprises will align its executive leadership structure to strengthen and evolve the company’s truly unique collection of automotive services and expertise to further support its strategic vision for sustained growth.
Originally posted on Auto Dealer Today
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