Pollak is chairman and founder of vAuto, Inc., and executive vice president for Cox Automotive.
The Poling Chair is expected to create discussion on leadership, the interaction between business and the government, enterprise competition and economic growth.
The position was established in 1993 by Kelley alumnus Harold Poling.
The late Poling was chairman and CEO of Ford Motors Co. from 1985 to 1994.
“I am honored and privileged to be part of this prestigious program at the Kelley School of Business,” said ?Pollak in a University release.
Pollak is visually impaired and the author of three books.
Idalene Kesner, dean of the Kelley School of Business, said in the release that she knows he will inspire students.
Pollak’s current roles in both vAuto and Cox Automotive are strategic planning and product development, according to the Uinversity.
Besides his bachelor of science degree in business administration from the Kelley School, Pollak has also received a law degree from DePaul University, where he received awards for top performance in his class, according to the University.
Pollak said in the release that he looks forward to learning as much from Kelley students as they will from him.
Anna Hyzy
