Cars.com Announces Transition of Chief Financial Officer
Cars.com has announced the appointment of Trent Ziegler as its next CFO, effective November 6, 2026. He will succeed Sonia Jain after serving first as CFO-Designate starting October 19, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, Jain will remain with the company through March 31, 2027 in an advisory role. Ziegler brings extensive financial leadership experience from companies like FairSquare and LendingTree, where he contributed to profitability improvements and strategic growth initiatives. CEO Tobi Hartmann praised Ziegler's expertise in marketplace operations and financial discipline, expressing confidence that his appointment will help strengthen the company’s performance and value creation. Sonia Jain was acknowledged for her contributions during Cars.com's post-spinoff development, including enhancing pricing strategies and strengthening its balance sheet.
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