ADESA Hires Tim Finley as Executive Sales Director
CARMEL, IN — ADESA today announced Tim Finley has been named executive sales director, effective immediately. Finley will report directly to Jeff Bescher, senior vice president of commercial sales and operations.
CARMEL, IN — ADESA today announced Tim Finley has been named executive sales director, effective immediately. Finley will report directly to Jeff Bescher, senior vice president of commercial sales and operations.
“We continue to expand our executive sales team to support our national consignor customer base,” said Bescher. “Tim has a strong track record of performance and really understands our customers’ unique needs. He is a valuable addition to our team.”
Finley brings more than 24 years of experience in the automotive industry to his new role at ADESA. Most recently, he served as national sales planning and remarketing manager for American Suzuki Motor Corporation, where he served in a variety of roles during his 20 years with the company. His previous experience includes numerous positions in the automotive industry, including as a sales representative for GMAC.
Finley is a member of the National Auto Auction Association and the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Long Beach State in Long Beach, Calif.
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