Group 1 Automotive, an international, automotive retailer with 206 dealerships in the U.S. and U.K., announced that Charles Szews has been elected to serve as non-executive chairman of its Board of Directors. Szews has served as a director of the company since 2016, and currently serves on the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, and chairs the Finance/Risk Management Committee. In addition, Szews serves on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and chairs the Audit Committee for Commercial Metals Company. He succeeds Stephen D. Quinn, whose term spanned six years.