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Personnel Roundup: Agile Fleet, GM, & Merchants Fleet

See who hired a new chief legal and public policy officer, who is working to ensure client success for one company, and who is working as a regional sales manager for one company's truck and van rental division.

Christy Grimes
Christy GrimesFormer Senior Editor
July 16, 2024
Personnel Roundup: Agile Fleet, GM, & Merchants Fleet

Agile Fleet named Todd Parks as Senior Manager of Client Success; Merchants Fleet hired Brian Sari Regional Sales Manager of its Truck & Van Rental Division; and GM tapped Grant Dixton as Executive VP, Chief Legal & Public Policy Officer.

Photo: Agile Fleet/Merchants Fleet/GM/Automotive Fleet

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People are making moves in the commercial fleet world. Manufacturers and vendors have made recent announcements about personnel changes. Automotive Fleet has a roundup of these new hires and promotions, including:

  • Agile Fleet Welcomes Todd Parks as Senior Manager, Client Success

  • GM Hires Grant Dixton as Executive VP, Chief Legal & Public Policy Officer

  • Merchants Fleet Names Brian Sari Regional Sales Manager, Truck & Van Rental Division

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Agile Fleet Welcomes Todd Parks as Senior Manager, Client Success

Agile Fleet, a provider of fleet management software solutions, has added Todd Parks to its team as the new Senior Manager of Client Success. 

Todd Parks joins Agile Fleet after a 10-year tenure at GPS Insight, where he served as Director of Channel Sales. During his time at GPS Insight, Parks drew sales growth and built strong relationships with key partners. Prior to his role at GPS Insight, he gained industry experience working at Knight Transportation.

Parks released a statement, saying "I am excited to be part of a company that is at the forefront of fleet management technology. I look forward to working with the Agile Fleet team to continue delivering innovative solutions and exceptional client experiences."

In his new position at Agile Fleet, Parks will be responsible for ensuring the success and satisfaction of Agile Fleet's clients.

"We are thrilled to welcome Todd Parks to the Agile Fleet team," Agile Fleet President & CEO Ed Smith said. "Todd's deep understanding of the fleet management industry and his proven track record in client success make him a perfect fit for our organization. We are confident that his leadership will further enhance our commitment to providing outstanding service to our clients."

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GM Hires Grant Dixton as Executive VP, Chief Legal & Public Policy Officer

General Motors has announced that Grant Dixton will join GM as executive vice president and chief legal and public policy officer, effective July 15. 

In this role, Dixton will report to GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra and oversee the company’s global legal, compliance, corporate governance, privacy, and public policy functions.

Prior to GM, Dixton served as the chief legal officer of Activision Blizzard, where he managed complex business transactions and regulatory issues. He also held several executive-level positions at Boeing, including general counsel and corporate secretary.

During his time there, he provided strategic counsel on various issues, including governance, litigation, intellectual property, and labor matters. 

Earlier in his career, Dixton served as associate counsel to the President for the George W. Bush Administration, where he provided legal advice across a range of domestic policy areas, including environmental matters.

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“Grant Dixton is a respected leader and legal expert who has a deep understanding of the transportation, manufacturing, and technology sectors. We are excited to welcome him to GM in this important role and know that his experience in both legal and policy matters will be invaluable as the automotive industry continues to transform and evolve,” Barra said.

“GM is an iconic company I have always admired,” said Dixton. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Mary, her leadership team, and the strong legal and policy teams in place at GM to help the company achieve its bold vision as it continues to provide vehicles that customers around the world love.”

Dixton will assume the role currently held by Craig Glidden, who will now focus his time on Cruise.

At Cruise, Glidden will continue to serve as president and chief administrative officer, responsible for legal, government affairs, finance, communications, and human resources and will support Marc Whitten, who is joining Cruise as its new CEO. Glidden will also serve as executive vice president and strategic advisor at GM.

Glidden joined GM in 2015 as general counsel and has led a transformation of GM’s global legal and policy operations to support the company’s vision of a future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

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Glidden successfully oversaw the conclusion of litigation and oversight related to the ignition switch recall and helped create processes where employees are encouraged to raise potential customer safety issues and recommend product safety improvements. 

Merchants Fleet Names Brian Sari Regional Sales Manager, Truck & Van Rental Division

Merchants Fleet has announced the hire of Brian Sari as Regional Sales Manager for the company’s growing Truck & Van Rental Division. The company is expanding its truck and van rental initiative to meet the needs of clients throughout North America who continue to struggle with supply chain complexities.

"Bringing someone of Brian’s caliber onto the team enhances our ability to offer adaptable, reliable, and forward-thinking solutions to our clients across the country, and we are happy to have him on board," said John Korte, Vice President of Short-Term Sales at Merchants Fleet.

Sari’s industry experience includes multiple managerial roles at Ryder System Inc., where he focused on building and strengthening client relationships.

“I am thrilled to be part of a company that shares my passion for service and innovation," said Sari. "By leveraging our truck and van rentals, we can meet our clients’ immediate vehicle needs and ensure their fleets continue to operate smoothly.”

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Sari holds a bachelor's degree from Kent State University and currently resides in Massillon, Ohio.

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