DriveCentric, a leading provider of CRM and AI solutions for automotive dealerships, has appointed Matt Leone as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move follows a year of unprecedented customer growth and product innovation in 2024, positioning DriveCentric to further revolutionize automotive retail with advanced customer engagement technology.
DriveCentric names Matt Leone, a veteran SaaS leader, as CEO.
Follows 5x customer growth since 2020, now serving over 2,200 dealerships.
Leone to drive AI innovation and expand partner ecosystem.
Known for advanced CRM and real-time engagement tools for dealers.
Co-founders to focus on Augmented Intelligence and strategic partnerships.
Aims to transform automotive retail with cutting-edge SaaS solutions.
DriveCentric’s appointment of Matt Leone as CEO marks a significant milestone in its mission to transform automotive retail. With over 25 years of software leadership experience, Leone joins the company after a record-breaking 2024, during which DriveCentric expanded its customer base by more than fivefold since 2020, now supporting over 2,200 dealerships. His leadership will drive further innovation in CRM and AI technologies tailored for the automotive industry.
Leone brings extensive expertise from his previous role as CEO of automotiveMastermind. "I've been a long-time admirer of the pioneering innovations that have made DriveCentric the most advanced CRM in our industry," said Matt Leone. "The company is already on an incredible trajectory rapidly growing, innovating, and setting a new standard for how dealers scale and operate and I'm thrilled to help continue that momentum. In the coming years, our customers can expect continued progressive product development, increasingly sophisticated AI capabilities that empower dealership success, and a strategic expansion of DriveCentric's partner ecosystem."
DriveCentric’s CRM platform is renowned for its customer-first approach and real-time engagement tools. "Matt brings a unique combination of auto industry knowledge, SaaS operating expertise, and strategic product leadership to our business," said David Fultz. "We're thrilled to welcome Matt to the DriveCentric team," added Philip Fusz. "His proven track record of leading expanding businesses, along with his deep understanding of our automotive technology industry, give us great confidence in the value we will continue to unlock for dealers." The company’s AI-driven tools provide actionable insights and real-time coaching, enabling dealerships to make smarter decisions.
DriveCentric’s appointment of Matt Leone as CEO signals a new era of growth and innovation. With a focus on advancing AI-driven CRM solutions and expanding strategic partnerships, the company is well-positioned to lead the automotive retail industry into the future, delivering unparalleled value to dealerships and customers alike.
DriveCentric is a leading provider of next-generation CRM software built for automotive dealerships. Featuring a modern, mobile-friendly interface and robust tools for customer engagement, task management, and AI-driven communication, DriveCentric empowers dealers to build stronger relationships, close more deals, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
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