Founder of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., Scott L. Thompson currently is Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Tempur Sealy International, Inc. Mr. Thompson is also Member of National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia). In the past Mr. Thompson held the position of Independent Director at Houston Wire & Cable Co., Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior EVP at Group 1 Automotive, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. and Executive Vice President-Operations & Finance at KSA Industries, Inc. He received an undergraduate degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.