Grace Huang is president of Cox Automotive’s Inventory Solutions group, which includes Manheim, the nation’s largest wholesale vehicle marketplace, and a suite of digital solutions and vehicle services spanning the U.S. and international markets. Groups that report to Grace include Manheim’s Physical Services and Auctions, Digital Marketplace, Logistics Solutions—including Central Dispatch—and Cox Automotive International.
Huang is evolving Manheim to transform the used vehicle marketplace into a seamless experience across digital and physical platforms. This includes fueling its leading digital channels such as Manheim.com and Simulcast with data-driven tools that help clients compete more effectively and profitably. Her role also extends to strengthening Cox Automotive’s leadership and innovations in the areas of mobility, AI, vehicle imaging and EV battery health.
Huang’s industry honors and leadership recognitions are numerous. They include Northwood University’s “2022 Distinguished Women Award,” Automotive News’ 2021 “All-Star” in Remarketing” and “Notable Champion of Diversity,” Automotive News’ “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” in 2020, a 2019 profile in Auto Remarketing’s “Power 300” edition, a “Women who Mean Business” in 2019 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, inclusion in Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2018 Women Worth Watching,” and Auto Remarketing’s “Women in Remarketing” in 2017.
Huang’s leadership also extends to volunteering her time and talent to support the community and industry. She formerly chaired the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities board and during her tenure, launched the capital campaign and planning of a new Atlanta Ronald McDonald house. Other leadership roles include serving on the advisory council for Endeavor Atlanta, a global movement that supports the next generation of entrepreneurs by promoting job and wealth creation, sustained economic growth and a culture of giving back. She also sits on the board of trustees for The Walker School in Atlanta and has served as an executive co-sponsor of Cox’s LOTUS Asian American Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group (ERG).