WAEL GHALI
DRIVING GROWTH, LEADING CHANGE
A forward-thinking automotive executive with decades of proven success in scaling dealerships, leading high-performing teams, and delivering record-breaking results.
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, PROVEN RESULTS
With a career built on vision, discipline, and measurable impact, Wael Ghali has transformed dealerships into national leaders. From increasing Honda sales by 82% at Coral Springs Auto Mall to quadrupling Lexus volume at Craig Zinn Group, Wael blends strategic insight with operational expertise to consistently deliver growth. A specialist in dealership accounting and finance, he has positioned multiple dealerships among the top producers nationwide, even during challenging economic climates.
2018–TODAY
Managing Partner of
- Sawgrass Infiniti.
- North Fort Lauderdale Subaru.
- I95 Nissan.
2015–2018
Coral Springs Auto Mall – President
- Oversaw 5 brands with 494 employees.
- Increased Honda sales by 82% (3,097 → 5,660 units).
- Set 30-year record in sales & profits two years in a row.
2014–2015
JM Lexus
- Directed 434 employees at the #1 Lexus dealer in the U.S.
- Selling 1351 new cars in December of 2014.
- Helped achieve best 4th quarter in dealer history.
- Expanded sales reach by targeting overlooked communities.
- General Manager
Lexus Pembroke Pines and Subaru Pembroke Pines
1999–2014
Craig Zinn Automotive Group
- Roles: GM, Finance Director, Sales Manager.
- Quadrupled Lexus sales volume to record highs making Lexus of Pembroke pines #1 in the nation in august of 2014.
- Toyota of Hollywood
- Grew Subaru business 6X.
- Increased net profits by 45% through finance innovation.
Revenue Growth
Strategic Planning
Multi Franchise Operations
Finance
Sales & Marketing
Process Improvement
Customer Satisfaction
Team Building
“Wael Ghali’s career demonstrates not only leadership but the ability to deliver results at scale. His vision, strategy, and discipline continue to set benchmarks for the automotive industry.”
Born and raised in Egypt, Wael Ghali built his reputation as both a fierce competitor in business and an athlete. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Alexandria University and later advanced his expertise with JM&A Financial Operations for Business Managers. Having lived in England, Austria, and Canada before settling in the United States, Wael brings a truly global perspective to his leadership. Today, he resides in Florida with his family, where he continues to pursue both professional excellence and personal balance.
Before making his mark in the automotive industry, Wael excelled on the soccer field. He played professionally for Smouha Club, earning three state and three national championships, and represented Egypt on the Under-16 national team. His experience as a professional athlete instilled the discipline, competitive spirit, and leadership qualities that continue to define his career today.
