Situation
Case Study
Jato Dynamics, CEO
A founder/CEO transition in a global data business
David Krajicek, CEO, Jato Dynamics
Service
Executive Search
Industry
Technology
Location
Boston
London
- Jato Dynamics is a leading provider of market data and insights to the global automotive industry
- The company’s founder and CEO, Jake Shafran, sought a successor who could accelerate Jato’s digital product development efforts and expand its global customer base
- They sought an accomplished information services/data technology executive with global expertise
Challenge
- Finding seasoned executive with the experience, gravitas and humility required to take over from a highly regarded founder/CEO who had become synonymous with the company
- An executive with a proven industry track-record in data products and services
- A truly global operator with experience in multiple worldwide geographies
Result
- After a process that included UK, European and US-based candidates, Jato Dynamics selected David Krajicek, PhD, an accomplished data and information services executive who previously served as CEO of GFK Research.
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