Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
DigniFi announced the appointment of Jefim Piekarz as Chief Product Officer. Piekarz brings 20+ years of FinTech and SaaS experience and will oversee product strategy and engineering.
Doug Field, a former Ford and Tesla executive, has been appointed as president of Mind Robotics, Rivian's robotics partner. Field will work with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe to develop industrial robotics technology.
BizzyCar, an AI-powered automotive SaaS company specializing in recall solutions for dealerships and OEMs, announced the appointment of Simon Smith as Chief Revenue Officer to lead its Go-to-Market organization.
CallRevu, an automotive retail communications platform, appoints Neil Moses as Chief Executive Officer. Moses brings SaaS leadership experience.
Klaus Zellmer, former Porsche North America leader, appointed as global CEO of Volvo Cars with a transition period planned. This is a C-suite leadership appointment at an OEM.
PureInfluencer, a sales engine platform for automotive retail, announces Ashley Callahan as General Manager in a strategic leadership appointment.
Lotlinx, an inventory performance intelligence vendor for automotive retail, appoints George D. King, III as President and Chief Financial Officer. King is a veteran Fortune 500 executive and investment banker joining the executive leadership team.
Stellantis appoints Matt VanDyke, former CEO of FordDirect, as new CEO of Ram brand. This is a significant C-suite executive appointment at a dealership technology vendor transitioning to OEM leadership.
Lucid Motors replaces nearly its entire C-suite due to sales struggles and accountability issues. Multiple C-suite leadership changes announced.
Wikimotive announces executive leadership restructuring with new President (Danielle Billings), CEO (Zach Billings), and COO (Josh Billings). Strategic realignment of C-suite positions at automotive DMS/marketing vendor.
Lucid Motors announced an 18% US workforce reduction and the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer.
Xcite Automotive announces elevation of Ryan Gee from President to Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth and product innovation.
Motorq appoints Adi Bhashyam as President to lead the company into the AI era of vehicle intelligence. C-suite executive appointment.
Foundation Direct announces Ashlyn Stewart as new VP of Client Experience. Stewart previously led at AutoLeadStar and has automotive research background from Google.
Dealerware promotes Christina Killion and Kathryn Coluccio to vice president roles. Leadership promotions at automotive dealership vendor.
Dealerware, an automotive dealership vendor, announces the addition of a new CFO and VP of Customer Success to its leadership team. These are VP-level executive appointments.
David Long has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN), a vendor serving the automotive dealership ecosystem. This is a significant C-suite executive appointment.
Naveen Krishna, CIO of Genuine Parts Company (automotive and industrial parts distributor), has retired. The company is undergoing major restructuring and will not replace the position.
CarMax appointed Keith Barr as CEO, following his role as chief executive of InterContinental Hotels Group. This is a significant C-suite leadership change at a major automotive retail vendor.
Nissan appointed George Leondis as new CFO to help guide the automaker's financial recovery. This is a C-suite leadership appointment at a major automaker.
Pinnacle Advertising named Jules Boasberg as Chief Growth Officer and Jon Berna as Chief Technology & Data Officer, adding two C-suite executives to strengthen leadership.
Dent Wizard announces Bryan Wynn as new CEO effective January 1, 2026, with outgoing CEO Mike Black transitioning to a different role. This is a C-suite leadership change at an automotive service vendor.
Performance Brokerage Services announces Morgan Means as a new Associate in the Southeast Office. This is a sub-VP level staff hire, not a C-suite or significant executive appointment.
Lender Compliance Technologies announces Craig Sims' appointment to its Board of Advisors. This is a significant executive/advisory board appointment for an F&I compliance vendor.
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