Lithia & Driveway Executives Named Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) executives Tina Miller (CFO) and Dianna du Preez (CCO) have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. The 2025 recognition follows a rigorous nomination and judging process across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Miller, serving as CFO since 2019, has been crucial in achieving sector-leading growth, launching the company's captive finance company (DFC), and promoting workplace diversity. This marks her second appearance on the list. Du Preez, as the company's first Chief Customer Officer, leads Driveway (online retail vertical), Marketing, Aftersales Strategy, and Customer Ecosystem Initiatives, bringing over 30 years of automotive industry experience.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) ha visto le sue dirigenti Tina Miller (CFO) e Dianna du Preez (CCO) inserite tra le 100 Donne Leader nell'Industria Automobilistica Nordamericana secondo Automotive News. Il riconoscimento per il 2025 è il risultato di un rigoroso processo di nomina e valutazione che ha coinvolto Stati Uniti, Canada e Messico.
Miller, CFO dal 2019, ha avuto un ruolo fondamentale nel raggiungimento di una crescita di settore di rilievo, nel lancio della società finanziaria captive dell’azienda (DFC) e nella promozione della diversità sul posto di lavoro. Questa è la sua seconda apparizione nella lista. Du Preez, prima Chief Customer Officer dell’azienda, guida Driveway (il ramo di vendita online), il Marketing, la Strategia Post-vendita e le Iniziative per l’Ecosistema Clienti, portando con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nell’industria automobilistica.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) ejecutivas Tina Miller (CFO) y Dianna du Preez (CCO) han sido reconocidas entre las 100 Mujeres Líderes en la Industria Automotriz de América del Norte por Automotive News. Este reconocimiento para 2025 es el resultado de un riguroso proceso de nominación y evaluación en Estados Unidos, Canadá y México.
Miller, quien ocupa el cargo de CFO desde 2019, ha sido clave para lograr un crecimiento destacado en el sector, lanzar la financiera cautiva de la empresa (DFC) y fomentar la diversidad en el lugar de trabajo. Esta es su segunda aparición en la lista. Du Preez, como la primera Chief Customer Officer de la empresa, lidera Driveway (vertical de venta online), Marketing, Estrategia Postventa e Iniciativas del Ecosistema de Clientes, aportando más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria automotriz.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD)의 임원 Tina Miller(CFO)와 Dianna du Preez(CCO)가 북미 자동차 산업을 이끄는 100대 여성에 Automotive News에 의해 선정되었습니다. 2025년 수상은 미국, 캐나다, 멕시코 전역에서 엄격한 후보 추천 및 심사 과정을 거쳐 이루어졌습니다.
2019년부터 CFO로 재직 중인 Miller는 업계 선도적 성장 달성, 회사의 금융 자회사(DFC) 출범, 그리고 직장 내 다양성 증진에 중요한 역할을 해왔습니다. 이번이 그녀의 두 번째 수상입니다. Du Preez는 회사 최초의 최고 고객 책임자로서 Driveway(온라인 판매 부문), 마케팅, 애프터세일즈 전략, 고객 생태계 이니셔티브를 이끌며 30년 이상의 자동차 산업 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE : LAD) voit ses dirigeantes Tina Miller (CFO) et Dianna du Preez (CCO) reconnues parmi les 100 femmes leaders de l'industrie automobile nord-américaine par Automotive News. Cette distinction pour 2025 résulte d’un processus rigoureux de nomination et de sélection à travers les États-Unis, le Canada et le Mexique.
Miller, en poste de CFO depuis 2019, a joué un rôle clé dans la réalisation d’une croissance sectorielle remarquable, le lancement de la société financière captive de l’entreprise (DFC) et la promotion de la diversité en milieu professionnel. C’est sa deuxième apparition sur cette liste. Du Preez, première Chief Customer Officer de l’entreprise, dirige Driveway (secteur de la vente en ligne), le marketing, la stratégie après-vente et les initiatives liées à l’écosystème client, apportant plus de 30 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie automobile.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) Führungskräfte Tina Miller (CFO) und Dianna du Preez (CCO) wurden von Automotive News zu den 100 führenden Frauen in der nordamerikanischen Automobilindustrie ernannt. Die Auszeichnung für 2025 folgt einem strengen Nominierungs- und Bewertungsprozess in den USA, Kanada und Mexiko.
Miller, die seit 2019 als CFO tätig ist, war maßgeblich an der Erzielung branchenführenden Wachstums, der Gründung der firmeneigenen Finanzgesellschaft (DFC) und der Förderung von Vielfalt am Arbeitsplatz beteiligt. Dies ist ihr zweiter Auftritt auf der Liste. Du Preez, als erste Chief Customer Officer des Unternehmens, leitet Driveway (Online-Verkaufsbereich), Marketing, After-Sales-Strategie und Kundenökosystem-Initiativen und bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Automobilbranche mit.
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The 2025 class of Automotive News' 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry emerged from a months-long nomination and judging process that attracted hundreds of entries from
"Tina and Dianna exemplify the power of leadership driven by purpose and passion. Their dedication and impact inspire those around them and continue to move our company and industry forward," said Bryan DeBoer, President and CEO of Lithia & Driveway. "This recognition reflects not only their accomplishments, but also our mission of Growth Powered by People, which both Tina and Dianna demonstrate in their leadership."
Tina Miller, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Lithia & Driveway
Tina Miller serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Lithia & Driveway, leading accounting, tax, corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, risk management and treasury functions for the company. Tina has been instrumental in achieving sector-leading growth while maintaining low leverage, launching Lithia & Driveway's captive finance company (DFC) and promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Tina joined Lithia & Driveway in 2005, working in internal audit and corporate accounting before being promoted to Corporate Controller in 2015 and Vice President in 2018. Tina has served as CFO since 2019.
This is Tina's second time being named on the list of 100 Leading Women. She has previously been recognized as an Automotive News All-Star.
Dianna du Preez, Chief Customer Officer at Lithia & Driveway
Dianna serves as Lithia & Driveway's first Chief Customer Officer, in this role she leads Lithia Motors online retail vertical, Driveway, , along with Marketing, Aftersales Strategy and our Customer Ecosystem Initiatives. Dianna has built a team that focuses on creating strategies to improve our service retention and sales effectiveness.
Dianna has over 30 years in the automotive industry with broad experience centered around Supply Chain Management, IT and Customer and Employee Engagement. Known for her strategic insights and ability to build high-performing teams, Dianna is a key asset to Lithia & Driveway.
About Lithia & Driveway (LAD)
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) is the largest global automotive retailer providing a wide array of products and services throughout the vehicle ownership lifecycle. Simple, convenient, and transparent experiences are offered through our comprehensive network of physical locations, e-commerce platforms, captive finance solutions, fleet management offerings, and other synergistic adjacencies. We deliver consistent, profitable growth in a massive and unconsolidated industry. Our highly diversified and competitively differentiated design provides us the flexibility and scale to pursue our vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever and however consumers desire.
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