Jay Hicks

Jay Hicks is a seasoned executive in corporate business development with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. Currently serving as the Head of Corporate Business Development at CDK Global, Jay leads the corporate business development team, overseeing M&A and partnership sourcing, negotiation, and implementation. Previous roles include Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Polly, where responsibilities encompassed managing partnerships and influencing strategic decision-making. Jay has held various leadership positions at TrueCar, Hearst Autos, and Cox Automotive, focusing on industry relations, corporate development, and partnerships. Early career roles at AutoTrader.com involved supporting partnership initiatives and business development. Jay earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati.