International automotive and fleet remarketing business RMS Automotive has made several key personnel moves.

Nick Peluso, president of RMS Automotive.

The firm, part of Cox Automotive, has appointed Zach Hallowell as general manager with a remit to direct global operations for RMS.

Hallowell is a seasoned remarketing industry executive with extensive experience in the global wholesale automotive industry. Prior to joining RMS in 2015, Hallowell held several senior leadership roles at OPENLANE and served as VP of product management for ADESA.

He also holds several patents related to wholesale remarketing systems, including vehicle lifecycle management, electronic marketplaces and third party vehicle inspection processes. 

In addition David Gaynoe becomes assistant vice president of global sales and marketing, with responsibility for topline revenue and business development, including growth of customer acquisitions and client service opportunities.

Prior to joining RMS in 2014, he held roles of increasing leadership at Cox Enterprises across multiple operational disciplines both domestically and globally. A US Marine Corp veteran, Gaynoe began his career at Ernst & Young as a member of their Advisory and Assurance practice. 

In addition, Connie Suozzo takes on the expanded role of assistant vice president, operations. Suozzo has led the operations team at RMS since 2014. In her expanded role, she will oversee global application support as well as key programs and operational partnerships for RMS clients worldwide. Suozzo joined Cox Automotive in 2013 where she led sales efforts for Manheim’s National Client Sales Support team. Prior to that, she held various leadership roles in the healthcare technology field spanning 15 years. 

Finally Ilana Kearns becomes manager of executive support and communications, and will continue to manage the administrative operations as well as now leading communications for RMS. Previously she held various operations, marketing and executive support roles for leading companies such as Intercontinental Hotel Group, FOCUS Brands and R. L. Polk & Company.

“These new and expanded roles support RMS Automotive’s natural evolution as the company continues to grow and scale,” said Nick Peluso, president of RMS Automotive. “We are committed to improving our technology platform and services and plan to constantly introduce new features, all of which are aimed to enhance the client experience.”