Back in 2014 ADP Lightspeed became part of a bigger entity, changing its name to "CDK Global Recreation" as the Dealer Services portion of ADP spun off into a new corporation now known as CDK Global, Inc. “There’s enough uniqueness to the market, customers and products that the decision was made to spin off the Dealer Services division,” claimed Greg Smith, VP/general manager of CDK Global Recreation at the time. However the honeymoon is over and Lightspeed is going back to a stand alone entity.
"We are thrilled to share with you that going forward, the Lightspeed DMS business unit of CDK Global will operate as a standalone business: Lightspeed DMS LLC," explains newly promoted President Kris Denos. "This new structure confirms Brookfield Business Partner’s confidence in the Lightspeed business unit and elevates our position within its portfolio," (see next story). "We have set ambitious growth goals and are making changes to support our strategic model for innovation."
Supporting this strategic realignment, Denos has been promoted to president of Lightspeed DMS LLC. In his nearly 30 years at Lightspeed, he has held leadership positions across customer service, quality assurance, product management, training and implementation and research & development. His vast experience makes him the ideal choice for his new role.
"Kris knows the challenges and frustrations you face," says Woods Cycle Center Strategic Advisor and Texas Motorcycle Dealer Association and National Powersports Dealer Association Board Member Mark Sheffield. "His first position at Lightspeed was in customer service, where he answered support calls from dealers. He truly understands that innovations in product functionality and fast resolutions to technical issues are what keep your business moving forward and growing."
Check out the "new" Lightspeed at:
https://www.lightspeeddms.com/