Chairman
Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)Board Member
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Get SAH alertsDavid Bruton Smith is recorded as Chairman at Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) since July 27, 2022, Board Member at Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) since April 28, 2021 and CEO at Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH). The newest filing on record that lists David Bruton Smith as CEO at Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) is dated March 6, 2026. Sonic Automotive Inc reported in an 8-K filed May 1, 2026 that David Bruton Smith was appointed director, effective April 29, 2026. Sonic Automotive Inc reported in an 8-K filed July 29, 2022 that David Bruton Smith was appointed Chairman of the Board, effective July 27, 2022. The proxy statement of Sonic Automotive Inc reports total compensation of $11,830,626 for David Bruton Smith in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,737,276. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. David Bruton Smith has spoken on 3 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Sonic Automotive Inc on February 18, 2026. Sonic Automotive Inc is classified in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Other leadership on record at Sonic Automotive Inc includes O. Bruton Smith (Chairman and Board Member), Heath R. Byrd (CFO), B. Scott Smith (Board Member) and 7 others.
“the Company's stockholders (i) elected all nine of the Company's nominees for director to serve for a term of one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified”
“On July 27, 2022, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") elected David Bruton Smith, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, to also serve as Chairman of the Board, effective that day.”
“Joining me on today's call is our president, Jeff Dyke, our CFO, Heath Bird, our Echo Park Chief Operating Officer, Tim Keene, and our VP of Investor Relations, Danny Weiland.”
“Joining me on today's call is our President, Jeff Dyke; our CFO, Heath Byrd; our EchoPark Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Tim Keen; and our VP of Investor Relations, Danny Wieland.”
“Thank you and good morning, everyone, and welcome to Sonic Automotive's second quarter 2021 earnings call. As she said, I'm David Smith, the company's CEO.”
2022-07-27–present
2021-04-28–present
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed March 6, 2026
Auto & Truck Dealerships · Consumer Cyclical
CEO, Chairman, Board Member
2021-04-28–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $1,737,276 | $11,830,626 |
| 2024 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $1,336,366 | $9,923,585 |
| 2023 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $1,336,366 | $7,507,855 |
| 2022 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $1,336,366 | $7,640,382 |
| 2021 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $1,113,638 | $6,511,243 |
| 2020 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,113,638 | $5,063,116 |
| 2019 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,113,638 | $4,278,671 |
| 2018 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,051,670 | $2,674,282 |
| 2017 | Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | Chief Executive Officer | $741,829 | $2,552,347 |
