Ricky Beggs, senior vice president and editorial director of Black Book, will retire April 1 after a 34-year career. Beggs joined Black Book in 1981 as a used car editor. During his time at Black Book, Beggs assumed a leadership role in the company’s automotive industry data and analytical content.
“I will be forever grateful to Black Book for giving me the opportunity to be a part of a team that has represented the interests of the automotive community with respect and integrity all these years,” said Beggs in a statement issued by the company. “I’m certainly proud of our accomplishments, and I leave knowing Black Book is well positioned for its next phase of growth and development.”
Anil Goyal, vice president of automotive valuation and analytics, will assume Beggs’ responsibilities in addition to his current role.
Black Book provides auto industry data and vehicle pricing to subscribers via mobile apps, licensing agreements, and subscription channels.