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Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult transitions to Executive Chairman following a transformative eight-year tenure
ATLANTA, May 04, 2026--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) (the "Company"), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced the formal transition of David Hult from CEO to Executive Chairman effective May 4th, 2026.
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