Cox Enterprises Promotes Mark Dawson to Vice President of Information Technology Business Solutions

Cox Enterprises today announced that Mark Dawson has been promoted to vice president of information technology business solutions, effective immediately. He reports to Greg Morrison, senior vice president and chief information officer.

“Cox is an innovative company and technology is vital to our success,” said Morrison. “For nearly 20 years, Mark’s bold thinking at Cox has created business solutions that produce tangible results for today and tomorrow. Employees are Cox’s most valuable resource, and Mark does a phenomenal job mentoring and developing his team for future growth and success.”

Dawson oversees a team of information technology professionals focused on the development, implementation, and integration of enterprise-wide technology solutions. He has chaired multiple cross-divisional project teams and partners closely with Cox’s finance, legal, human resources and payroll departments to drive efficiency and transformation.

Prior to joining Cox, Dawson held a number of technology roles at American Trans Air, EDS Group and Project Management Services.

He earned a bachelor’s of science degree in computer science from Jackson State University. He serves on Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta’s board of directors.

About Cox Enterprises

Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of $17 billion and approximately 50,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications (cable television distribution, high-speed Internet access, telephone, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions); Cox Automotive (automotive-related auctions, financial services, media and software solutions); and Cox Media Group (television and radio stations, digital media, newspapers and advertising sales rep firms). The company's major national brands include AutoTrader.com, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, Savings.com and Valpak.

For further information: Elizabeth Olmstead, 678-645-0762, elizabeth.olmstead@coxinc.com