SANTA
MONICA, Calif., Aug. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar, Inc., (NASDAQ:TRUE),
the easiest, most efficient and transparent online destination for
buying and selling new and used vehicles, today announced that its
Chief People Officer & Operations, Jill
Angel, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer,
effective immediately. In this position, Ms. Angel is expected to
continue to play a significant role in TrueCar's efforts to meet
its long-term operational goals and oversee TrueCar's sales
operations, dealer services and people function. Ms. Angel will
continue reporting to TrueCar's President and Chief Executive
Officer, Jantoon Reigersman.
"We are thrilled by the opportunity to recognize Jill's
contributions to TrueCar," said Mr. Reigersman. "This appointment
comes at a critical time for the company as we look to expand our
TrueCar+ pilot to allow more consumers to purchase cars completely
online while we simultaneously strive to activate new dealers to
our platform and reduce dealer churn. We believe Jill will be
instrumental to these efforts as Chief Operating Officer," he
added.
Ms. Angel joined TrueCar in April
2022 as Chief People Officer. Her role was expanded in
August 2023 to include oversight of
TrueCar's sales operations and dealer services. Before joining
TrueCar, Ms. Angel gained extensive experience in human resources,
operations and e-commerce, including as Executive Vice President of
People at Leaf Group, Ltd., a diversified Internet, media and
e-commerce company, and as Vice President of Operations at Saatchi
Art, an online art gallery subsequently acquired by Leaf Group.
Prior to Leaf Group, she held operations roles with Cocodot and
Swirl. She also held e-commerce roles with GSI Commerce Solutions
and customer service and finance roles with DHL and Airborne
Express.
"Focusing on the operational and people functions of the company
has been an especially rewarding part of my time at TrueCar," said
Ms. Angel, "I look forward to continuing the progress the team has
made as we work to reach TrueCar's long-term goals."
About TrueCar
TrueCar is a leading automotive digital
marketplace that lets auto buyers and sellers connect to our
nationwide network of Certified Dealers. With access to an
expansive inventory provided by our Certified Dealers, we are
building the industry's most personalized and efficient auto
shopping experience as we seek to bring more of the process online.
Consumers who visit our marketplace will find a suite of vehicle
discovery tools, price ratings and market context on new, used and
Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. When they are ready, shoppers in
TrueCar's marketplace can connect with a Certified Dealer in our
network, who shares our belief that truth, transparency and
fairness are the foundation of a great auto shopping experience. As
part of our marketplace, TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for
over 250 leading brands, including AARP, Sam's Club, Navy Federal
Credit Union and American Express.
For more information, please visit www.truecar.com, and follow
us on LinkedIn, Facebook or X.
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