CDK Global plans to create a new position for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to better align its functions and improve the effectiveness of its North American business, according to a company news release.
The new position is already taken: Joe Tautges, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will assume the new COO position once he appoints a successor to his CFO role.
“Adding this critical role will help us drive further our strategy for growth and continue our commitments to delivering the best support to our customers,” said Brian Krzanich, President and Chief Executive Officer, CDK Global. “In his more than three years at CDK, Joe has made tremendous contributions both inside and outside the Finance area, which makes him the ideal leader to assume this position.”
Krzanich said Tautges brings “strong financial acumen” to the company, along with in-depth knowledge of the automotive and technology industries. He has also demonstrated the ability to drive top-line growth and manage the bottom line, according to Krzanich.
Tautges left Hewlett Packard Enterprise in 2017 to join CDK Global. The company said they are currently searching for a new CFO to take over his current position.
“I am confident in his ability to build on our momentum and carry us forward into the future,” said Krzanich.
