EFG Companies CEO Named to Automotive News Top 100 List
"It is a tremendous honor to be included with this exceptional group of women, reflecting the notable progress achieved in the past 25 years," said Jennifer Rappaport, CEO of EFG Companies. "All aspects of the automotive industry are facing unprecedented challenges in the current economic environment. I firmly believe that with the resourceful leadership represented in this group, our industry will navigate through and come out leaner and stronger on the other side. I am committed to bringing the insights gained from the 2025 cohort back to EFG Companies and continuing to drive exceptional profitability for our clients."
"Over the last 25 years, on six lists of Leading Women, Automotive News has honored 442 executives. This year's group of Leading Women has 24 presidents and CEOs and nine other C-suite executives; the first group, in 2000, had 14 presidents and CEOs and five others in the C-suite," said Mary Beth Vander Schaaf, Automotive News senior director of editorial operations. "Our selection committee made many difficult decisions – it gets tougher every time. The talented, powerful executives on this list are at the forefront of thousands of successful women in the auto industry."
100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry recognizes female leaders in the automotive field – those who make major decisions and have significant influence at their companies. The 2025 class of Automotive News' 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry emerged from a months-long nomination and judging process that attracted hundreds of entries from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
About EFG Companies
For nearly 50 years, EFG Companies has provided consumer protection programs for vehicles and residences across seven market channels. The company's strategic intent is to build sustainable market differentiation and profitability for its clients and partners, including dealers, lenders, manufacturers, independent marketers, and agents. EFG's award-winning engagement model is built upon the belief that the company serves as an extension of its clients' management teams, providing ongoing F&I development, training, product development, compliance, and nationally recognized product administration with an ASE-certified claims team. Learn more about EFG at: www.efgcompanies.com
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