CMG Executive Action

Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Mary Ellen Marcilliat-Falkner as its new SVP & Chief HR Officer, effective Sept. 11. She succeeds Karen Bennett, who last month was named as Cox Communications’ new EVP & Chief HR Officer. Marcilliat-Falkner segues from Cox Automotive, where she most recently served as SVP, HR Business Partners & Operations. Before that she was Director of Finance Operations for Cox Enterprises’ Manheim vehicle auction division.

“Mary Ellen is a proven Cox leader, with over 20 years in the Automotive business, and she brings with her a strong understanding of our Cox values, most importantly that our employees are truly our most valuable resource,” said CMG President Kim Guthrie. “Cox is a special company that develops its people internally. This fosters an environment where we can promote our most talented leaders from within.” A clearly thrilled Marcilliat-Falkner said, “I’m thrilled to join Cox Media Group and to work alongside Kim Guthrie and the respected CMG leadership team. As a longtime Cox employee, I have always admired our award-winning media brands and the unprecedented connection those businesses have with their communities and their customers. I look forward to helping the company win with its people in this changing media landscape.”

Prior to joining Manheim Finance in January 2014, Marcilliat-Falkner was Sr. Director of HR Operations and Administration, where she launched Manheim’s Employee Service Center, oversaw the Global People Survey, and implemented a number of processes and tools to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness. From Dec. 1996 until Dec. 2005 she worked for Manheim Nevada.