Global automotive leader Holman is ready to enter its second century of business with a new executive in the driver’s seat.

The Mount Laurel-based company, which will turn 100 in 2024, announced Chris Conroy as its new chief executive officer June 20; outgoing CEO Carl Ortell will transition to the new role of vice chair of the Holman board of directors.

Working with Mindy Holman and the rest of the board, that group will continue to shape the strategic vision for the family-owned company and to support Conroy, who previously served as president and chief operating officer and has been with the company for nearly three decades.

Throughout the rest of the year, Conroy and Ortell will collaborate to complete the CEO transition by the beginning of 2024.

“For the last eight years, it has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as the CEO of Holman, guiding this extraordinary organization along an incredible journey, and together, achieving many truly remarkable accomplishments,” Ortell said in a statement. “As president and COO, Chris demonstrated a profound understanding of the evolving needs of our various customers as well as the opportunities – and challenges – on the horizon for our business. This keen business acumen along with his innate ability to inspire those around him will be invaluable to our business as we begin the next chapter of the Holman story.”

Conroy has overseen a period of unprecedented success for the organization in his past roles at the company, which included a number of senior leadership positions, while providing “exceptional leadership” and displaying an “unwavering dedication” to its core values and principles. As CEO, he will look to build on and build up Holman’s specialties, forge new opportunities for sustained growth, foster innovative automotive and mobility solutions for customers, and ensure the company continues to offer rewarding careers and better lives for its more than 6,500 employees and their families, Holman said.

“Since the day my grandfather Steward Holman founded our business in 1924 as a single Ford dealership, Holman’s success and growth has been built on a steadfast commitment to always doing the right thing for our people, our customers, and our communities,” said Mindy Holman, who chairs the board. “Carl has championed this philosophy throughout his career and, along with Chris and his leadership team, has fostered a workplace culture that allows it to continue to flourish. As Carl transitions to his new role and with Chris at the helm as CEO, our organization is incredibly well positioned to continue driving what’s right.”

Holman offers complementary services ranging from fleet management, upfitting and vehicle equipment to vehicle sourcing and servicing, insurance and investing in the future of mobility. Last year, the company united its seven integrated companies – Holman Automotive, ARI, Auto Truck Group, Kargo Master, Holman Parts Distribution, Holman Insurance and Holman Growth Ventures – under the singular Holman brand.