Deron Brown

EVP GCL & PRESIDENT OF CARS U.S.A.

Deron brings over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry, holding a series of senior management roles, including at fractional private jet provider NetJets, and as a founding partner of air charter specialist, Wheels Up.

At GCL, Deron is President of CARS U.S.A. and EVP of GCL,  overseeing the luxury automotive logistics division and playing an active role on the CEO’s leadership team. He’s responsible for managing day-to-day operations at CARS U.S.A. while contributing to broader strategic decisions at GCL. His focus is on driving growth, innovation, and ensuring exceptional service to our high net worth clients around the world while being mindful of driving strong EBITDA performance .

Deron’s achievements include scaling operations, developing high-value client relationships, and leading teams to deliver top-tier services in highly competitive markets. He’s also been involved in several high-stakes mergers, including integrating Cosdel into CARS under GCL.

In the past, Brown was a walk-on football player at The Ohio State University, which instilled in him the determination and grit necessary to overcome challenges and achieve success.

His extensive network within the college and professional sports landscape, coupled with his ability to engage high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, underscores his aptitude for cultivating valuable connections and working in a team-first environment.

 Deron Brown is a devoted family man and dad, living in Nashville TN, and has always had a passion for sports and building companies that are all about people. “When you invest in great people, everything else falls into place.”

Icon for workPrior Experience
  • EVP at Wheels Up
  • Regional SVP of Sales at NetJets
Icon for educationEducation
  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Corporate Communications with Minor in Economics at The Ohio State University
First Concert

Tears for Fears in Cincinnati at Kings Island Amusement Park (1984)

Favorite Sports

College Football

Favorite Movie

Forrest Gump

Most Important Piece of Art

2 Emmy Statues

Drives

Ford F-150 Raptor

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