Gary Chard, Senior Vice President of Marketplace Operations, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role at Hagerty. With a background in executive leasing operations and retail management, Gary served as Vice President of Leasing Operations & Work Retail for The Taubman Company, where he was the executive leasing liaison with Simon Property Group. His responsibilities included continually evaluating operations to enhance efficiency and the development of innovative tools and processes to maximize productivity.

Prior to joining The Taubman Company, Gary held multiple positions at Sotheby’s in New York and London, serving as Senior Vice President, Head of Global Compensation & HR Technology, and later as Senior Vice President, Head of Global Compensation & Human Resources, Americas. His extensive experience in the global art market has provided him with a unique perspective on talent management and human resources strategies.

He was also the CEO and Founder of a successful food and beverage recruiting and staffing company, which he scaled to approximately 8,000 staff and 2,000 business users in the Detroit market. His entrepreneurial spirit and keen business acumen have been key drivers of success throughout his career.

Gary holds a Bachelor of the Arts in Business & Sports Studies from Southampton Solent University. In addition to his academic achievements, he is a certified graduate of the Human Resources Leadership Academy from the Corporate Leadership Council and has further enriched his knowledge through multiple Human Resources Studies courses at Cornell University. His commitment to professional development underscores his dedication to staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.