Haig Partners’ President and Founder Speaking on Dealership Consolidation and the Future OEM Landscape
Haig Partners is proud to announce that Alan Haig, the industry’s most respected dealership buy-sell advisor, will be speaking at the 2025 NY Auto Forum, hosted by NADA and J.D. Power. This high-profile event, taking place during the New York International Auto Show, brings together top leaders in auto retail to discuss critical trends shaping the future of the industry.
Session Details:
Dealership Consolidation and the Future OEM Landscape
The auto dealership M&A landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with traditional models—such as family generational wealth transfers, sales to familiar parties, privately held buy-side firms, and publicly traded companies—remaining dominant. However, recent years have seen a surge of interest from Wall Street, private equity firms, and family offices, intensifying consolidation across the sector. This panel of industry experts will discuss how these forces are reshaping dealership dynamics and redefining OEM-franchise relationships. The discussion will also examine the mounting financial pressures on manufacturers as they navigate costly product innovation and the potential disruption posed by emerging Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market.
Featured Panelists:
Alan Haig | President & Founder, Haig Partners
George Karolis | President, The Presidio Group
John Murphy | Managing Director & U.S. Auto Analyst Lead, Equity & Research, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
MODERATED BY: John Casesa | Senior Managing Director, Guggenheim Partners
Alan Haig brings decades of experience advising on major dealership transactions, making him a leading voice on the evolving dynamics of dealership consolidation and its influence on the OEM landscape. His expertise in auto retail economics, franchise valuations, and M&A strategy will provide key insights into how consolidation is reshaping the future of the franchise model.
This is a must-attend session for dealers, executives, and industry stakeholders looking to navigate the evolving landscape of auto retail.
Learn more and register at autoforumny.com
Stay tuned for key takeaways from this session, and connect with Haig Partners for expert insights into the dealership M&A market.
