Lessons in Leadership with Carl Sewell

Automotive industry legend Carl Sewell began his career at age 14 cleaning parts bins at his family’s car dealership. After graduating from Southern Methodist University and serving in the U.S. Army, Carl joined the family business full-time in 1967.  In 1967, the business had one dealership with sales of $10 Million.  Today, Carl Sewell leads Sewell Automotive Companies, a 107-year old business with 2,800 associates and annual sales in excess of $2.1 Billion.  The company has 17 dealerships in Texas representing the following franchises: Audi, Buick-GMC, BMW, Cadillac, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI and Subaru.  Carl has served as the Chairman of the Audi, Lexus and Cadillac National Dealer Councils, and as a member of the Infiniti Marketing and Product Dealer Councils.  Mr. Sewell serves on the Board of Trustees of SMU, where he served as Chairman. In 2017, he was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in honor of his lifetime of personal and business achievements. Carl Sewell is the author of the book, “Customers For Life.”  Please join us to discover Fort Bend Chamber Chairman’s Circle member Carl Sewell’s 5 Principles for Success!