carsales has appointed Craig Fraser as managing director, following the departure of Paul Barlow after more than 15 years with the business.
Fraser joins the CAR Group Global Leadership Team and steps into the role having joined carsales in 2008. He has since held a number of senior leadership roles, most recently serving as Executive General Manager – Automotive, Corporate, Industry & Leisure.
Cameron McIntyre, CEO and managing director of CAR Group, praised both leaders: “Paul was a valued contributor to the carsales business, and I thank him for his leadership, commitment, and the support he has provided to everyone across the business over many years.”
“I am proud to be announcing Craig as the new Managing Director – carsales. Craig is a strategic thinker and highly respected leader within carsales. Having led automotive, non-automotive, media, product and technology areas of the carsales business, Craig has a deep understanding of our dealers, clients, and products and is incredibly well positioned to take on this role and drive carsales into a new phase of growth.”
Fraser said of the appointment: “carsales is an exceptional business with a fantastic culture, and I have been fortunate to be a part of its growth journey for many years. I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of Managing Director – carsales, and I look forward to maximising the opportunities ahead of us and continuing to make buying and selling a great experience for our consumers, customers, dealers and OEMs.”
carsales is part of CAR Group Limited, an ASX50-listed global digital marketplace company with operations in Australia, South Korea, the US, Chile, and Brazil. The carsales platform has become Australia’s #1 digital auto marketplace, expanding its offering to include bikes, boats, trucks, and more.