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CDK Global appoints Sudhakar Ramakrishna as President and CEO
CDK Global, a major provider of automotive retail software, has appointed Sudhakar Ramakrishna as its new president and CEO, effective October 5, 2026. Ramakrishna, who also joins the company's board of directors, succeeds Brian MacDonald. MacDonald is retiring from the role but will remain as a senior strategic advisor to both CDK and Brookfield to assist with the leadership transition.
Ramakrishna is a veteran of the enterprise technology sector, having previously served as president and CEO of SolarWinds. His professional background includes leadership roles at Pulse Secure, Citrix, Polycom, Motorola, 3Com, and U.S. Robotics.
The leadership change comes as CDK Global continues a multi-year technological evolution, having invested over $500 million to transition its platform from a system of record into a system of intelligence and engagement. The company's data assets currently include 257 million unique customer IDs.
Entities
Brian MacDonald · Brookfield · CDK Global · SolarWinds · Sudhakar Ramakrishna
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Prior to joining CDK, Ramakrishna served as the president and CEO of SolarWinds. www.tripurastarnews.com · gawahweekly.com · bizrapidx.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sudhakar Ramakrishna has been named president, CEO, and a member of the CDK board of directors. www.tripurastarnews.com · gawahweekly.com · bizrapidx.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ramakrishna succeeds Brian MacDonald, who is retiring to serve as a senior strategic advisor to CDK and Brookfield. www.tripurastarnews.com · gawahweekly.com · bizrapidx.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The appointment of Sudhakar Ramakrishna became effective on October 5, 2026. www.tripurastarnews.com · gawahweekly.com · bizrapidx.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company's platform includes data representing 257 million unique customer IDs. www.tripurastarnews.com · gawahweekly.com · bizrapidx.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] CDK has invested more than $500 million over several years to evolve its platform. www.tripurastarnews.com · gawahweekly.com · bizrapidx.com