Ziegler arrives at Cars.com following a tenure as CFO at the fintech holding company FairSquare. His background includes over a decade at LendingTree, where he spent three years as CFO and seven years overseeing Investor Relations and Treasury. During his time at LendingTree, he focused on optimizing cost structures and managing complex financing initiatives. CEO Tobi Hartmann noted that Ziegler’s experience in marketplace operations and financial discipline will be instrumental in scaling the business and driving shareholder value.

Sonia Jain, who is stepping down, is credited with advancing the company's financial infrastructure and implementing value-based pricing strategies following its corporate spin-off. She will continue to support the leadership team as an Executive Advisor until March 31, 2027. Ziegler’s career began at Ally Financial, and his appointment marks a strategic pivot toward further integrating financial planning with the company's long-term growth objectives.