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

Situation

  • 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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