Bill Zerella to Depart ACV to Pursue Another Opportunity
BUFFALO, N.Y., August 10, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACV (NYSE: ACVA), a leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial clients, today announced that Tim Fox, Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Finance, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective August 11, 2026.
Fox will succeed Bill Zerella, who is departing the Company to become Chief Financial Officer of another company. Zerella, who joined ACV in 2019 to guide the Company through its successful 2021 initial public offering and has been instrumental in its growth as a public company since, will serve in an advisory role through October 2, 2026 to ensure a seamless transition.
Fox has more than 35 years of experience in finance, equity investment, strategy and operations at premier technology companies focused on B2B Internet marketplaces, enterprise software, and Cloud solutions. Fox joined ACV in 2021 as Vice President of Investor Relations, leading ACV’s investor relations program. In 2024, he was appointed to his current role as Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Finance with expanded responsibility for ACV’s long-term financial planning, including guiding capital allocation decisions and partnering with business leaders on new product launches, go-to-market strategies and operational execution. Prior to joining ACV, Fox served as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at PTC, a global software company, and previously as Vice President of Finance, Operations and Strategic Planning for PTC’s Enterprise Segments. Fox holds an MBA from Bryant University and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire.
“Tim is exceptionally well suited to serve as our next CFO, bringing proven financial acumen and a deep understanding of ACV’s strategy, operations and growth opportunities,” said George Chamoun, CEO of ACV. “Tim has played a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy and communicating our vision to the investment community. We are confident in his leadership to help advance our strategy to create value for shareholders.”
Fox said, “I am honored to be named CFO and continue working alongside George, the ACV leadership team and our highly experienced finance leaders and their teams to further propel ACV’s growth trajectory and build on our strong foundation. ACV’s digital platform and suite of products and data services are transforming the wholesale automotive industry. It is exciting to leverage my new role to ensure we fully capitalize on these differentiators.”


