Chip Perry
Chief Executive Officer at A2Z Sync LLC
Profile
Over the last 20+ years, Perry has led some of the most iconic automotive technology companies including AutoTrader.com, where he was the first employee in 1997 and served as founding CEO for 16 years.
At AutoTrader.com, Perry helped create the digital auto classifieds and software ecosystem, organically grew the company from zero to $1 billion in revenue, 2,000 employees, and 20,000 dealer clients, and acquired several prominent companies including Kelley Blue Book and vAuto.
Perry later served as CEO of TrueCar and CEO of A2Z Sync.
Earlier in his career, as a Vice President of the LA Times, he led the team that launched one of the first online newspapers in 1993.
He is currently on the board of CarTrade Tech, a publicly listed company in Mumbai, India, and A2Z Sync, and he previously served on the board of AutoTrader.co.uk.
Chip Perry active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| A2Z Sync LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2020 |
Automotive Ventures LLC
 Automotive Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Automotive Ventures LLC (Automotive Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Steve Greenfield. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Private Equity Investor | 31/10/2022 |
Former positions of Chip Perry
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TRUECAR, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/05/2019 |
| AUTO TRADER GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2016 |
AutoTrader.com, Inc.
 AutoTrader.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AutoTrader.com, Inc. operates an Internet marketplace for the buying and selling of new and used cars. The firm also offers new car, certified car, and used car research, and compare certified programs. The company was founded in August 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/05/2013 |
Los Angeles Times Communications LLC
 Los Angeles Times Communications LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Los Angeles Times Communications LLC engages in the publication of newspapers. The firm offers entertainment news and reviews and Southern California's event listing. The company was founded on December 4, 1881 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Private Equity Investor | 30/07/1997 |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/05/1988 |
Training of Chip Perry
| University of Virginia | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| AUTO TRADER GROUP PLC | Technology Services |
| TRUECAR, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
AutoTrader.com, Inc.
AutoTrader.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AutoTrader.com, Inc. operates an Internet marketplace for the buying and selling of new and used cars. The firm also offers new car, certified car, and used car research, and compare certified programs. The company was founded in August 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Technology Services |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Los Angeles Times Communications LLC
Los Angeles Times Communications LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Los Angeles Times Communications LLC engages in the publication of newspapers. The firm offers entertainment news and reviews and Southern California's event listing. The company was founded on December 4, 1881 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Automotive Ventures LLC
Automotive Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Automotive Ventures LLC (Automotive Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Steve Greenfield. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
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