Cary, North Carolina, United States, November 13, 2024 – VitalEdge Technologies, a global leader in equipment dealership management solutions, has named Vikram Savkar as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 11, 2024. With nearly three decades of experience leading enterprise-scale software and information businesses, Savkar will spearhead the company’s next phase of growth, innovation, and value creation.
VitalEdge provides integrated software solutions that empower agriculture, construction, material handling, and heavy truck dealerships to optimize operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive profitability. Savkar will focus on advancing the e-Emphasys and IntelliDealer product suites while fostering a high-performing, innovation-driven culture across the company’s global operations.
Prior to joining VitalEdge, Vikram Savkar held senior executive roles at Wolters Kluwer, where he led businesses across legal, healthcare, and compliance verticals, driving growth through digital transformation and strategic investments. He has also served in leadership positions at Nature Publishing Group and Pearson Education, showcasing his ability to deliver exceptional results in complex, global industries.
“VitalEdge has transformed significantly during the past three years, creating a solid foundation that now empowers Vikram and the team to drive future growth,” said David Hirsch, Managing Director at True Wind Capital, one of VitalEdge’s investment partners. “His expertise in digital transformation aligns perfectly with our vision for serving the heavy equipment industry.”
Nicholas Leppla, Director at TA, another key investor, added, “Vikram joins VitalEdge at an inflection point in the company’s evolution. We believe his expertise will allow us to capitalize on the opportunities ahead and further solidify the company’s market leadership.”
Savkar expressed his excitement about leading VitalEdge into its next chapter. “VitalEdge has a strong and successful history of developing extraordinary products that bring critical value to businesses that grow food, deliver supplies, and build infrastructure,” he said. “I look forward to partnering with customers to turn their needs into innovation and empowering employees to do important work with clarity and passion for our purpose.”
Savkar’s appointment follows significant milestones for VitalEdge, including its 2023 merger with CDK Global Heavy Equipment and the integration of the IntelliDealer platform. The company also rebranded from e-Emphasys Technologies to VitalEdge Technologies, reflecting its commitment to driving innovation in the equipment dealership sector.
About VitalEdge Technologies
VitalEdge Technologies is a global leader in integrated equipment dealership management solutions. Its e-Emphasys ERP and IntelliDealer software platforms enable agriculture, construction, heavy truck, and material handling dealerships to transform operations through data intelligence and digital transformation. Designed to meet industry-specific needs, the platforms streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive profitability.
About TA
TA is a global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in profitable companies across technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer, and business services sectors. Since 1968, TA has partnered with over 560 businesses, raising $65 billion in capital to date, and employs over 150 investment professionals worldwide.
About True Wind Capital
True Wind Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm specializing in technology-focused investments. True Wind partners with management teams to build leading businesses in industrial tech, business services, compliance, and financial services, delivering long-term value through strategic investments and acquisitions.
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