Sandra Button Steps Down as Pebble Beach Concours Chairman After 40 Years

Sandra Button, who has led the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for four decades, is stepping down from her day-to-day operational leadership role on October 1. She will transition to a new position as Brand Ambassador & Strategic Advisor. Vince W. Finaldi has been appointed as the new President of the Concours, following an extensive search. Finaldi, a respected trial attorney, legal strategist, and former US Marine, comes from a family with deep roots in the automotive industry and is an ardent collector of historical automobiles. Under Button's leadership, the Pebble Beach Concours has consistently been recognized as the world's premier automotive event, strengthening its leadership team and expanding its reach globally. The event has also significantly contributed to charitable causes, raising $45 million to date, with a record $4 million in 2025. Finaldi expressed his commitment to building on the Concours' legacy and increasing its charitable giving, stating that he does not foresee major changes but will continue the event's philosophy of evolution while honoring its past. The 75th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is set to take place in August.