Mark Strand is Senior Director of Economic Industry Insights for Cox Automotive, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises. Cox Automotive includes Manheim North America and consumer-facing media properties Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, as well as a suite of companies that provide software tools to help dealers and manufacturers manage their inventory and advertising online.

In his role Mark is responsible for tracking market trends that drive the shifts in automotive industry. Mark keeps an eye on the pulse of the automotive industry in all aspects, from economic, financial and demographic trends impacting vehicle demand to consumer trends impacting the way we shop for, buy and own vehicles.

Prior to joining Cox Automotive, Mark was a Market Analyst with the National Automobile Dealers Association and was formerly with IHS Automotive, providing analytical products and industry insights to OEMs. He has seen the industry from the dealer, OEM and vendor perspectives.