DriveCentric Welcomes Matt Leone as CEO: A New Chapter of Innovation and Growth

Big news from DriveCentric! We’re excited to announce that Matt Leone has been appointed as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 19, 2025. This marks an exciting new chapter for DriveCentric as we continue our mission to revolutionize automotive retail through cutting-edge customer engagement technology.

Why Matt Leone?

Matt Leone isn’t just any leader—he’s a seasoned automotive software leader with over 25 years of experience in technology. Most recently, he served as CEO of automotiveMastermind, where he partnered with the company’s Founder to build the category-defining business. Matt’s track record of building leading businesses is impressive, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on board.

As our CEO, Matt will be steering day-to-day operations, shaping product strategy, and expanding our partner ecosystem. His focus? Continuing to innovate and empower dealerships with smarter tools to boost 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.”

A Strong Team for a Strong Future

With the addition of Matt to the leadership team, David Fultz and John Kohlmeyer will stay focused on DriveCentric’s expanding Augmented Intelligence initiatives. Meanwhile, Philip Fusz, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships, will continue his work on strategic collaborations to keep us aligned with key industry partners.

Philip shared his excitement, saying, “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.”

Philip shared his enthusiasm, saying, “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 look forward to working closely with him during our next stage of growth.”

A Message from Matt Leone

Matt himself shared a few words about joining DriveCentric:

“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.”

Why This Matters for Our Dealers

At DriveCentric, we’ve always prided ourselves on our customer-first approach, real-time engagement tools, and advanced CRM technology tailored for automotive dealerships. Our mission has always been to equip dealerships with actionable insights, smarter decision-making capabilities, and real-time coaching tools. Bringing Matt on board only strengthens our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive retail.

We’re looking forward to this exciting new phase with Matt Leone leading the way. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey!