Koblenz, GERMANY. April 10, 2025
OneDealer, a pioneer in cloud-native automotive dealer management and OEM solutions, announced a significant leadership transition. Sakis Tassoudis will succeed Robert Battenstein as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This well-planned succession follows a decade of transformative leadership by Robert Battenstein, during which OneDealer evolved from a promising technology venture into a global leader in automotive SaaS platforms.
A Decade of Digital Transformation
Under Roberts’s tenure, OneDealer underwent a comprehensive metamorphosis, transitioning from traditional software models to a cloud-first architecture that has redefined operational excellence in automotive retail. His strategic vision catalysed the company’s shift to recurring revenue streams, establishing robust foundations for sustainable growth while expanding OneDealer’s global market presence. Throughout this evolution, the company has consistently delivered technological innovations that empower dealerships to thrive amid industry disruption.
“The automotive retail landscape has undergone a profound metamorphosis over the past decade,” observed Tasos Papargiris, Chairman of the Board, reflecting on the pivotal leadership transition at OneDealer. “Robert’s unwavering commitment to innovation and operational excellence has established an extraordinary foundation for sustainable growth and market leadership.” In announcing the appointment of a new chief executive, Papargiris highlighted the strategic importance of technological expertise in navigating the company’s future trajectory: “Sakis brings transformative expertise in enterprise technology architecture and the strategic foresight necessary to guide OneDealer through its next evolutionary phase. His demonstrated capacity to navigate intricate technological ecosystems while cultivating organisational excellence positions him as the ideal leader for OneDealer’s future in our technology-driven marketplace.”
The Chairman’s remarks underscore a deliberate succession strategy that acknowledges both the foundational achievements of outgoing leadership and the technological imperatives that will shape the company’s competitive positioning in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
Strategic Continuity Through Thoughtful Succession
Sakis joins OneDealer with over two decades of enterprise technology expertise, most notably in senior leadership roles at SAP, where he architected complex digital transformations across global markets. His multifaceted experience spans technological strategy, organisational development, and cross-cultural implementation, a precious skill set that aligns precisely with OneDealer’s next growth horizon.
This leadership transition represents the culmination of meticulous succession planning by the OneDealer board to ensure operational continuity and strategic momentum. The appointment reflects OneDealer’s commitment to evolving its technological capabilities while preserving the cultural foundations that have driven its success.
“The convergence of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and automotive retail presents extraordinary opportunities for dealerships worldwide,” said Battenstein. ” I depart with immense pride in what we’ve collectively achieved and profound optimism for the company’s trajectory under Sakis’s leadership.”
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Automotive Retail
As the automotive industry confronts unprecedented technological disruption, Sakis will focus on accelerating OneDealer’s integration of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to create predictive systems that transform operational data into strategic insights.
“I am deeply honoured to join an organisation with such a distinguished legacy of innovation and technological excellence,” said Sakis. “OneDealer stands at a compelling inflection point as artificial intelligence and predictive analytics reshape the automotive landscape. Our opportunity is clear: to develop intelligent systems that respond to current challenges and anticipate emerging opportunities for our clients. By synthesising complex data into actionable intelligence, we will empower dealerships and OEMs to navigate industry transformation with confidence and precision. I look forward to engaging with our exceptional team, valued customers, and strategic partners as we chart this exciting course together.”
About OneDealer
OneDealer delivers next-generation dealer management solutions, integrating sales, service, parts, CRM, and financial operations into a unified digital ecosystem. Combining deep automotive domain expertise with cloud-native architecture, OneDealer creates flexible, scalable platforms that enhance operational efficiency, drive revenue growth, and deliver exceptional customer experiences for automotive dealerships and OEMs worldwide.
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