
Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Member of the Automotive Council
Jack Sayer is the Managing Partner of Sayer Partners, an automotive consultancy with auto dealer and investment clients in the NYC Metro, Chicago and Southern California areas focused on development and management processes for the retail and wholesale auto sectors since 2002. The firm provides analysis of the retail and OEM auto sectors, focusing on the public dealer groups, lenders and Tier 1, 2 and 3 Suppliers as well as expert witness testimony. Mr. Sayer has auto dealership experience including dealership evaluation, mergers and acquisitions. He was previously an Executive Manager for General Motors, President and Chief Operating Officer for the Z. Frank Dealer Group, and a Director for AutoNation. Mr. Sayer developed a Used-Car Mega Store group in the Washington DC area, Car Corporation of America, where he served as the Chief Operating Officer prior to it being acquired by CarMax. He has spoken at several national auto conferences as well as JD Power Twenty Groups. (This is me - Update Profile)
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Japanese Carmakers Had Better Watch Out; South Korea Is Charging Ahead
November 17, 2009
Honda Targets Return To Pre-Crisis Profitability | online.wsj.com
Anybody who dismisses Hyundai and Kia's recent success as a "Cash For Clunkers" aberration is in for a rude surprise in 2010.
Does Anyone Really Expect G.M. And Chrysler To Repay Billions In Loans?
November 15, 2009
After Bankruptcy, G.M. Struggles to Shed a Legendary Bureaucracy | www.nytimes.com
Top executives at General Motors and Chrysler have gone out of their way in the past week to say their once-bankrupt companies are positioning themselves to pay back the billions of dollars loaned to them by the federal government. Experts, however, say that billions of dollars are likely to be lost on the automotive bailout.
Auto Sector Looking Better; What Are The New Drivers?
November 10, 2009
Toyota Posts Profit; Outlook Brightens | online.wsj.com
The auto sector gained 1.9% last week based on strong earning results from Ford and Toyota as well as bullish October sales numbers and the release of Chrysler/Fiat's plan to turn business around at the struggling automaker.
GMAC Has Profitable Auto Operations In Q3; Floorplan Loans Crucial Going Forward
November 6, 2009
GMAC Loss Slims On Revenue Jump | online.wsj.com
After several quarters of losses, GMAC's automotive finance and dealer-related insurance businesses were profitable in the third quarter.
Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"
November 4, 2009
Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com
With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Experts in the Automotive Council | 3422 |
| Sub-Prime Lending Experts | 590 |
| Online Retail Experts | 326 |
| Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Experts (North America) | 222 |
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council and Automotive Council | 142 |
Jack Sayer has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.