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Keith Barr, CEO of CarMax

Who is the CEO of CarMax in 2026?

Keith Barr is the Chief Executive Officer and President of CarMax. Keith has held the CEO seat since March 2026, and was previously Senior Advisor at Sixth Street.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
6 months
CEO since March 2026
Career span
17 years
First recorded role January 2009
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Hotel Administration
Summary
  • Before CarMax, Keith Barr was Senior Advisor at Sixth Street from September 2024 to January 2026.
  • Keith Barr sits on the board of MGM Resorts International.
  • Keith Barr was Senior Business Advisor at IHG Hotels & Resorts from July 2023 to January 2024.

Current company

CarMax

CarMax is a US-based used car retailer.

Used car retailerHeadquartered in RichmondFounded 1993NYSE: KMX

Source: Wikipedia
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Career and education

Keith Barr has been CEO of CarMax since March 2026. Before CarMax, Keith was Senior Advisor at Sixth Street from September 2024 until January 2026.

Career

  1. CarMax2026 to present
    • Chief Executive Officer
  2. MGM Resorts International2024 to present
    • Member Board of Directors
  3. Yum! Brands2020 to 2026
    • Member Board of Directors
  4. Sixth Street2024 to 2026
    • Senior Advisor
  5. IHG Hotels & Resorts2009 to 2024
    • Senior Business AdvisorJuly 2023 to January 2024
    • Chief Executive OfficerJuly 2017 to July 2023
    • Chief Commercial OfficerMay 2013 to July 2017
    • Chief Executive Officer, Greater ChinaJanuary 2009 to May 2013
  6. CNBC CEO Council2022 to 2023
    • CEO Council Member

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Cornell University, Bachelor of Science, Hotel AdministrationSource

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Craig CronheimSenior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer · USA@carmax.com
John StuckeySenior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary · USA@carmax.com
Sarah LaneSenior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer · USA@carmax.com
Terence RasmussenVice President, Deputy General Counsel · USA@carmax.com
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Leadership team at CarMax

Keith Barr leads a leadership team of 7 published executives. The most recent appointment is Diane L. Cafritz as Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and People Officer, in seat since 2024.

Most senior 5 of 7

NameTitleIn seat since
Keith BarrPresident, Chief Executive Officer and DirectorMarch 2026
Enrique N. Mayor-MoraExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer2019
C. Joseph WilsonExecutive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer2022
John M. Stuckey IIISenior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary2024
Diane L. CafritzExecutive Vice President, Chief Innovation and People Officer2024

Sources: CarMax 2026 Form 10-K

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of CarMax?

Keith Barr is the Chief Executive Officer and President of CarMax. Keith has held the CEO seat since March 2026, and was previously Senior Advisor at Sixth Street.

When did Keith Barr become CEO of CarMax?

Keith Barr has been CEO of CarMax since March 2026, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Keith Barr do before CarMax?

Keith Barr was Senior Advisor at Sixth Street from September 2024 until January 2026, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Keith Barr been CEO of CarMax?

Keith Barr has been CEO of CarMax for 6 months, since March 2026.

Who else leads CarMax?

Enrique N. Mayor-Mora (Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer), C. Joseph Wilson (Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer), John M. Stuckey III (Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary), Diane L. Cafritz (Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and People Officer), and 2 more. Source: CarMax 2026 Form 10-K.

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Methodology

The seat holder is identified in Unify's professional profile dataset, then confirmed against the company's published leadership page, its SEC filings, and Wikipedia before publication. Career and education rows carry the public document they were taken from. Leadership team membership follows the company's own leadership page; in-seat dates come from filings where available and otherwise from the profile record. Company figures are read from the Unify headcount page for the same company and are profile coverage measures, never company-reported workforce totals. The employee preview lists vice president and senior vice president level profiles by department. No personal contact details are published.

Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, CarMax. Last verified: September 24, 2026.