DriveCentric Welcomes Matt Leone as CEO: A New Chapter of Innovation and Growth
DriveCentric, a leading provider of AI-powered CRM and customer engagement solutions for automotive dealerships, announced that Matt Leone has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
A seasoned leader in automotive software, Leone brings over 25 years of experience in technology and a strong track record of building and scaling category-defining businesses. Most recently, he served as CEO of automotiveMastermind, where he partnered with the company’s founder to grow the business into a market leader.
In his new role, Leone will lead DriveCentric’s day-to-day operations, guide product strategy, and expand the company’s partner ecosystem. His focus will center on continuing to innovate and empower dealerships with intelligent tools that drive success.
“Matt brings a unique combination of auto industry knowledge, SaaS operating expertise, and strategic product leadership to our business,” said David Fultz “Our alignment around company culture, customer-centricity, and product vision enable me to concentrate my passion for the business on transformative AI initiatives that will shape the future of our industry.”
With Leone joining the leadership team, David Fultz and John Kohlmeyer will remain focused on DriveCentric’s expanding Augmented Intelligence initiatives. Meanwhile, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships Philip Fusz will continue to lead strategic collaborations, ensuring alignment with key industry partners.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Matt to the DriveCentric team. His proven leadership and deep understanding of the automotive technology space give us great confidence in the company’s continued momentum. I’m fully committed to supporting Matt and our vision for the future as we enter this next chapter of innovation and growth.”
“It’s truly an honor to step into this role as CEO. DriveCentric is an industry leader when it comes to CRM engagement and AI solutions in automotive technology, and the team’s dedication to transforming how dealers scale and operate is nothing short of inspiring. I’m looking forward to building on the strong foundation that’s already in place and leading DriveCentric into its next phase of growth and innovation.” states Leone.
View full announcement here.
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DriveCentric is a leading provider of AI-driven automotive CRM, automation, and customer engagement solutions designed to help dealerships improve lead management, enhance communication, and drive measurable sales growth. With a focus on personalization, automation, and efficiency, DriveCentric continues to set the standard for modern dealership technology.
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