Wednesday CDK Global announced it would be replacing current chief executive officer Brian MacDonald with Brian Krzanich, formerly of Intel. In a press release, CDK Global board chairman Leslie Brun said, “In evaluating the future of CDK, the Board and Brian MacDonald concluded that this is the right time to bring in a proven technology CEO to drive top-line growth and help CDK take full advantage of its many opportunities.”
Brun went on to say that the company is “thrilled” to welcome Krzanich to the CDK Global team. “Krzanich combines an exceptional track record of creating shareholder value with exactly the right combination of technology and strategic leadership experience to enable CDK to deliver on its enormous promise. The Board has full confidence that he has the talent and expertise necessary to lead CDK as it pursues a growth strategy.”
Krzanich has expressed enthusiasm for his new role, saying in the same statement that he is “energized by the chance to help grow this unique company and take it to the next level. The automotive industry is undergoing changes that will impact and present opportunities for dealers, OEMs, consumers and the technology ecosystem that serves them. I look forward to working closely with the CDK Board, management team and employees to enable CDK to meet its full potential to generate value for all of its stakeholders.
