PAVE Names Kenny DellaPorta as Chief Executive Officer to Further Accelerate Global Expansion of AI Vehicle Inspection Technology

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PAVE, a leading provider of AI-powered vehicle inspection technology, today announced that Kenny DellaPorta has been appointed CEO. DellaPorta is a recognized leader in automotive technology, with more than 20 years of experience scaling innovative solutions for dealerships, OEMs and digital marketplaces.

He most recently served as senior vice president of product and data at J.D. Power, where he advanced data-driven solutions for the global automotive sector. Earlier in his career, he co-founded Inventory Command Center (ICC) and Nexteppe, two successful automotive software companies acquired by J.D. Power and Dealertrack, respectively.

Brian Steinhauser, current CEO and co-founder, will transition to a board advisory role, continuing to support PAVE's long-term strategy and growth.

"Kenny has the proven ability to build and scale automotive technology platforms that transform how vehicles are marketed, managed, reconditioned, and sold," said Steinhauser. "With global adoption of PAVE accelerating, he is the right leader to guide the company into its next chapter."

PAVE's AI vehicle inspection platform uses computer vision, intelligent damage detection and real-time quality checks to deliver consistent, transparent condition reports from any smartphone. Some of the largest e-commerce retailers, dealer groups, wholesale auctions, fleets and mobility companies rely on PAVE to improve trust, efficiency and profitability in vehicle transactions. The company recently expanded into nine European markets, building on its momentum in North America.

"PAVE is reshaping automotive inspections by combining AI with human expertise to deliver the most trusted condition reports in the industry," said DellaPorta. "I look forward to building on the PAVE team's vision and working to expand our global footprint while unlocking new opportunities for customers and partners."

For more information, visit www.pave.ai.

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