DriveCentric Welcomes Veteran Automotive SaaS Leader Matt Leone as CEO

Appointment follows record customer growth and new product innovation in 2024

ST. LOUIS, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DriveCentric, the premier CRM and AI platform for dealerships, today announced the appointment of experienced automotive SaaS leader Matt Leone as Chief Executive Officer. This leadership appointment follows a record year of customer growth and marks a pivotal step in DriveCentric's ongoing mission to transform automotive retail with cutting-edge customer engagement technology.

"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."

Matt Leone, a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in software leadership, previously served as Chief Executive Officer of automotiveMastermind. Under the expanded leadership team, co-founders David Fultz, John Kohlmeyer and Philip Fusz will continue to focus on DriveCentric's expanding Augmented Intelligence products and strategic partnerships.

"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."

"We're thrilled to welcome Matt to the DriveCentric team," said 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.  I look forward to working closely with him during our next stage of growth."

DriveCentric is renowned for its customer-first approach, real-time engagement tools, and advanced CRM technology designed specifically for automotive dealers. As a pioneer in combining AI and automotive sales expertise, DriveCentric equips dealerships with actionable insights for smarter decision-making and real-time coaching. DriveCentric has grown its customer base by more than 5x since 2020 to support over 2,200 leading dealerships today. With this leadership addition, the company is poised to accelerate its mission of revolutionizing customer engagement in automotive retail.

About DriveCentric

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. Learn more at www.drivecentric.com.

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