• ALR attendees were serenaded by the smooth sounds of Natalie Cole.

  • Toyota USA Chairman and CEO Yoshimi Inaba with his wife (right) with Tony and Susan Bennett and Film Producer Eduardo Verastegui.

  • Mike Roscoe, Boyd Warner, Ken Hicks (Acura Westchester), Sam Slaughter (No. 1 Buick Dealer), Eustace Wolfington, Jim Dunn (No. 1 Lexus Dealer), Dale Pollak, Chip Perry, Sean Wolfington, Jay Rosenthal (Rallye Automotive) (Kneeling) Hagen Durant (No. 1 Chevrolet Dealer), Brian Benstock (No. 1 Honda Dealer), Cliff Banks, Brett David (No. 1 Audi and Lamborghini Dealer).

  • ALR attendees rubbed shoulders with President Bill Clinton here with Tony and Susan Bennett.

  • Ken Hicks, Acura Westchester; Hagen Durant, Classic Chevrolet (No. 1 Chevrolet Dealer); Sam Slaughter, Bob Sellers Buick GMC (No. 1 Buick Dealer); Jim Dunn, JM Lexus (No. 1 Lexus Dealer); Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda Acura (No. 1 Honda and Acura Dealer).

  • ALR attendees enjoyed listening to Elton John and Tony Bennett perform a duet.

  • "These first-class events show us how we need to treat our customers," said Ken Hicks, Acura Westchester (left), with Jay Rosenthal, Rallye Automotive and best-selling author Grant Cardone.

  • "This was a great opportunity to be with the leaders in our industry and learn from them," said Hagen Durant, Classic Chevrolet, No.1 Chevrolet Dealer, here with Grant Cardone.

  • ALR attendees dined with stars such as Whoopi Goldberg and Richard Gere.

  • NADA Incoming Chairman Bill Underriner sharing insight at the ALR Fall Series.

  • Bob Murray Asbury Automotive Group’s Director of Marketing (sitting) with Team Velocity’s David Boice (left) and Ron Morrison.

  • Alec Baldwin hosted the Tony Bennett dinner concert that ALR participants attended during the ALR Fall Series.

  • Jack "JJ" Jackintalle, President and COO, Rick Case Automotive Group, presenting at the ALR Fall Series.

  • "Dealers pay attention to other dealers. As a vendor, having top selling dealers as clients helps attract other dealers," said Dale Pollak.

  • "It’s the Oscars of the auto industry," said best-selling author Grant Cardone.

  • Tony Bennett with No. 1 Dealers and VIPs including Doug Frisbie, Facebook; Hugh and Judy Hathcock; Carolyn and Phil Delzatto, No. 1 Nissan Dealer; NADA Chairman Bill, Mary Underriner; David and Joan Power, founder, J.D. Power; Kate Balingit, Google; Bob Murray, Asbury Automotive; Grant Cardone; Mark Hersh, No. 1 Infiniti Dealer; Ken and Debbie Smith, No. 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealer; Brian Benstock, No. 1 Honda Acura combined Dealer; Brett David, No. 1 Audi Dealer

  • No. 1 Dealers and VIPs including Doug Frisbie, Facebook; Hugh and Judy Hathcock; Carolyn and Phil Delzatto, No. 1 Nissan Dealer; NADA Chairman Bill, Mary Underriner; David and Joan Power, founder, J.D. Power; Kate Balingit, Google; Bob Murray, Asbury Automotive; Grant Cardone; Mark Hersh, No. 1 Infiniti Dealer; Ken and Debbie Smith, No. 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealer; Brian Benstock, No. 1 Honda Acura combined Dealer; Brett David, No. 1 Audi Dealer

  • Toyota USA Chairman and CEO Yoshimi Inaba with Tony and Susan Bennett and film producer Eduardo Verastegui. Tony Bennett performs for ALR attendees.

  • NADA Chairman Bill Underriner (2nd from left) with wife Mary, Scott Painter, CEO TrueCar, Dave Power, Founder, J.D. Power and Associates

  • Brett David, the No. 1 Audi Dealer

  • Jordan Starcher with Garth Blumenthal, Fletcher Jones Motorcars,

  • Debbie and Ken Smith No.1 Ram Dealer No. 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep combined Dealer at the Versace Mansion

  • Richard Bustillo, Rick Case Honda, presenting at the Automotive Leadership Roundtable

  • An ambassador for Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac, delivered a 100 yr. old decanter for a private toast honoring Dave Power, founder of J.D. Power and Associates, and the number one dealers from each brand

  • Sean and Ana Wolfington with Joan and Dave Power the 2012 Automotive Leadership Legacy Award recipient.

Automotive Leadership Roundtable & Awards Dinner Concert

April 14th & 15th, 2013

Fontainebleau Resort & Spa, Miami Beach


The Automotive Leadership Roundtable & Awards, hosted by David Westcott, the Chairman of NADA, brings together the best and brightest leaders in the industry to share best practices and to recognize the #1 top selling dealerships from each brand. The ALR (Automotive Leadership Roundtable) is an exclusive, 24- hour, By Invitation Only event that includes intense learning during the day from extraordinary speakers and social networking experiences at night during the awards dinner where guests will enjoy a private dinner concert with Grammy Award winning musician Bruce Hornsby. "It's the Oscars of the Auto Industry," said Grant Cardone, best selling author and noted sales expert.

View last year's video:

This year’s Keynote will be delivered by Jack Harbaugh, former NFL player and coach, who will share his insights on fostering, excellence with his history-making sons who were the first brothers to serve as head coaches on opposing sidelines in a Super Bowl. The speakers at the all-day Leadership Roundtable include thought leaders from Google, Facebook, Univision, TrueCar, Datium and many of the #1 selling dealers for the industries top franchises. 

Previous speakers have included the #1 selling dealers for the following franchises: Chevy, Honda, Acura, Audi, Masserati, Buick, Nissan, Mercedes and Lexus. New speakers will be announced on the website as they are confirmed. Non industry speakers will include Jack Harbaugh and Rudy Ruettiger (the real Rudy that inspired the film about his life).

The 24-hour experience will include 3 high-impact experiences:

    1. April 14th (Evening) - Invited guests will enjoy a cocktail reception on the Upper La Cote Terrace overlooking the Ocean.
    2. April 15th (Daytime) - An all-day roundtable where the #1 dealers and industry leaders share best practices
    3. April 15th (Evening) - The ALR Awards dinner and private concert with Bruce Hornsby on the Fontainebleau Ocean Lawn to recognize the #1 selling dealers of each brand.

VIP Cocktail Reception: An intimate gathering on the Upper La Cote Terrace with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Fontainebleau's inspiring architectural details, all the while mingling with the best and brightest in the auto industry.


The Fontainebleau, a perfect venue for ALR attendees to take in the beauty of their surroundings and the Miami atmosphere..

Automotive Leadership Roundtable: Dealers and other guests will attend an all-day Roundtable symposium at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel featuring high-powered talks from the #1 top selling dealers, NADA Chairman David Westcott and industry thought leaders from Google, Facebook, Univision, True Car, Datium and others. Special guest speakers include Jack Harbaugh, noted football coach and father of the first brothers to coach against each other in the SuperBowl and Rudy Ruettiger, the famous Notre Dame football player whose inspirational true story inspired the award winning film Rudy. 


Automotive Leadership Roundtable Awards Dinner on the Ocean Lawn at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel: A six-star reception and A five-star reception and dinner concert on the perfectly manicured Ocean Lawn at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel with Grammy Award-winning Artist Bruce Hornsby followed by an after-dinner party celebrating the achievements of the #1 selling dealers of each brand.



A view of the Fontainebleau from across the river, showcasing the world renowned architecture of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel.


To see what past attendees have to say about the ALR, Click here.

This year's Automotive Leadership Legacy Award recipient will be announced on the website before the event. Last year's recipient was Dave Power, founder of J.D. Power and Associates. To learn more about Dave Power and his contributions to the automotive industry, click here.

The Automobile Leadership Roundtable event is by invitation only. If you have not received an invitation and would like to attend the 2013 spring event, please click here to complete the invitation request form. There will be limited seats available on a first come, first serve basis.

Due to limited seating, the Automotive Leadership Roundtable cannot guarantee that everyone who requests an invitation will receive one.


Sheila Sheridan
484-319-5668         
sheila@automotiveleadershiproundtable.com

Click here to view what industry leaders are saying about the roundtable.