Carvana CEO General Session

Ernie Garcia – Carvana Founder and CEO

Carvana CEO Fireside Chat

Monday Afternoon General Session

Ernie Garcia, Co-Founder and CEO of Carvana—one of our valued members—will join us for an exclusive fireside chat. As a second-generation auto dealer, Garcia grew up in the business, gaining firsthand experience with the challenges and opportunities independent dealers face. While he went on to co-found Carvana—now a Fortune 500 company—his roots remain grounded in the everyday realities of the automotive world. In this candid and conversational setting, Garcia will share insights into resilience, innovation, and adapting in an evolving industry—perspectives especially relevant to small and independent operators striving to stay competitive. This is a unique opportunity to hear from someone who understands the independent dealer experience—because he’s lived it. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry’s most influential voices.

Ernie Garcia co-founded Carvana and has served as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer since Carvana’s inception in 2012. Ernie is also Chairman of the Carvana Co. Board. Prior to founding Carvana, Ernie held various roles at the DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. from January 2007 to January 2013. Prior to DriveTime, Ernie was an associate in the Principal Transactions Group at RBS Greenwich Capital from 2005 to 2006, where he focused on consumer credit based investments. In 2016, Garcia was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Mountain Desert region for the consumer technology category. Ernie holds a B.S. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University.