Remarketing firm Adesa UK has named Kevin Nugent as its new head of IT.
Nugent joins the business from Manheim, where he served as IT director since 2015. In that role he led technology teams that powered services for vehicle locators, imagery solutions, data enhancement products and auction system data feeds.
Nugent will report to managing director Jonathan Holland and vice president of IT Shawn Justice, and will be a member of the senior leadership team.
Holland said: “Given our intense digital roadmap and our goal of automotive technology disruption, with new industry-leading products and online remarketing solutions, we are delighted to welcome Kevin Nugent to the management team.
“His rich industry background and breadth of experience will make a substantial, positive impact on our business.
“His leadership of our IT development will be critical to our parent KAR’s international efforts and strategic priorities.”