Cox Automotive Promotes Jeremy Robb to Chief Economist
Event summary
- Jeremy Robb promoted to Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, replacing Jonathan Smoke who became Chief Strategy Officer in November 2025.
- Robb brings over 20 years of experience in financial analysis, OEM leadership, data science, and automotive remarketing.
- He will oversee economic forecasting, retail and wholesale analytics, and industry insights for Cox Automotive.
- Robb has been a key contributor to industry analysis, presenting at events like NADA on topics including sales forecasts and Fed policy.
The big picture
Cox Automotive's promotion of Jeremy Robb to Chief Economist underscores the company's focus on leveraging data-driven insights to navigate the evolving automotive market. With over 2.3 billion online interactions annually and a portfolio of industry-leading brands, Cox Automotive is positioning itself to guide clients through market shifts. Robb's extensive experience in economic analysis and industry trends will be crucial as the company integrates data across its platforms to provide comprehensive market intelligence.
What we're watching
- Economic Forecasting
- How Robb's leadership will influence Cox Automotive's economic forecasts and industry insights.
- Data Integration
- The strategic integration of data from Cox Automotive's extensive retail and wholesale platforms.
- Industry Transformation
- The pace at which Cox Automotive adapts to the ongoing transformation of the automotive industry.
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