Agero Welcomes Former Cox Automotive CEO Sandy Schwartz to Board of Advisors

Renowned auto industry veteran to guide strategic growth, underscoring Agero’s commitment to scaling innovation and accelerating customer value

MEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agero, the leader in digital driver assistance services and software for the majority of automotive and auto insurance companies, has appointed Sandy Schwartz, the former president and CEO of Cox Automotive, to its board of advisors. Schwartz brings more than 25 years of automotive industry expertise to this new role.

As a board advisor, Schwartz will provide critical guidance to Agero decision-makers on product strategy, market expansion, operational excellence, and partnership growth. His deep understanding of the automotive ecosystem and digital transformation will help further accelerate Agero’s innovative solutions for automakers, dealers and their owners.

“Sandy brings unparalleled automotive industry experience, which is a foundational part of our business,” said Dave Ferrick, Agero President and CEO. “His track record of scaling businesses and revolutionizing dealer experiences will deliver greater value for our OEM and insurance partners."

Proven Automotive Leadership

Schwartz’s career at Cox spanned four decades, where he led both Cox Media Group and Cox Automotive, subsidiaries of family-owned Cox Enterprises. While Schwartz was there, the private company grew to $23 billion in revenue and 60,000 employees.

“Agero sits at the intersection of automotive, insurance, and technology – three areas undergoing remarkable, rapid transformation,” said Schwartz. “With more than 50 years of industry leadership, a sophisticated technology platform, and unmatched scale to power seamless digital experiences, Agero combines data-driven intelligence with trusted human expertise to set a new standard for performance and innovation. I look forward to helping Agero push the boundaries of what’s possible in driver assistance, making every interaction faster, smarter, and more transparent, and strengthening its position as an industry leader.”

At Cox Automotive, Schwartz assembled and integrated a portfolio of brands that transformed automotive retail, including Autotrader, Dealer.com, Dealertrack, incadea, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim Auto Options, NextGear Capital, vAuto, and Xtime. He drove organic growth at Autotrader and Manheim while seamlessly integrating software startups such as vAuto and Xtime. Schwartz notably orchestrated the $4 billion acquisition of Dealertrack and Dealer.com, the largest cash transaction in Cox Enterprises’ history. For the last four years, Schwartz was CEO of Cox Family Office.

In addition to his impressive career at Cox, Schwartz serves on the board of directors for electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. He has extensive community service experience, including a previous leadership position with the American Red Cross of Metropolitan Atlanta. As a self-described “car guy,” Schwartz’s garage houses an EV and an American muscle classic.

To learn more about how Agero continues to drive innovation in customer-focused roadside assistance, visit agero.com.

About Agero

Wherever drivers go, we’re leading the way. Agero’s mission is to reimagine the vehicle ownership experience through a powerful combination of passionate people and data-driven technology, strengthening our clients’ relationships with their customers. As the #1 B2B, white-label provider of digital driver assistance services, we’re pushing the industry in a new direction, taking manual processes, and redefining them as digital, transparent, and connected. This includes: an industry-leading dispatch management platform powered by Swoop; configurable, white-label roadside assistance; comprehensive accident management services; and a growing marketplace of services, discounts and support enabled by a robust partner ecosystem.

The company has over 150 million vehicle coverage points in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and many others. Managing one of the largest national networks of independent service providers, Agero responds to approximately 12 million service events annually. Agero, a member company of The Cross Country Group, is headquartered in Medford, Mass., with operations throughout North America. To learn more, visit www.agero.com.