Cox Enterprises Promotes Dan Dewar to Director of Corporate Human Resources

Cox Enterprises today announced that Dan Dewar has been promoted to director of corporate human resources, effective immediately. He reports to Robert Cahn, vice president of talent management and diversity.

“Employees are our most valuable resource at Cox, and Dan does a tremendous job ensuring they are at the forefront of business decisions,” said Cahn. “Dan’s team welcomes employees into our culture, provides important counsel and helps them grow and develop their career within the company.”

He is responsible for the design and delivery of human resources activities for Cox Enterprises’ corporate employees, including employee relations, onboarding, performance management and talent acquisition. He also participates in enterprise-wide human resources initiatives such as employee opinion surveys and integrated talent management programs that impact the company’s 50,000 employees.

Dewar joined Cox in 2004 and previously worked for Philip Morris USA, which now operates as Altria.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Georgia State University and a master’s degree in labor relations from Michigan State University.

About Cox Enterprises

Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of $17 billion and approximately 50,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications (cable television distribution, high-speed Internet access, telephone, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions); Cox Automotive (automotive-related auctions, financial services, media and software solutions); and Cox Media Group (television and radio stations, digital media, newspapers and advertising sales rep firms). The company's major national brands include AutoTrader.com, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, Savings.com and Valpak.  

For further information: Elizabeth Olmstead, 678-645-0762, elizabeth.olmstead@coxinc.com