Spyne Appoints Dave Purgason to Lead US Expansion

Spyne has appointed Dave Purgason as Head of Business, US, to spearhead its expansion in the US automotive market, establishing a new headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Spyne has appointed Dave Purgason as Head of Business, US, to lead its expansion efforts in the US automotive market. This move comes as the company establishes its new regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas, aiming to build strategic partnerships and scale its dealership footprint to 4,000 rooftops by the end of 2025. announced in a press release.

Dave Purgason, who brings over three decades of experience in the automotive industry, will focus on expanding Spyne's presence among large dealership groups and OEM partnerships. The company plans to hire over 25 employees across key functions such as sales, client success, and strategic leadership roles to support this expansion.

Spyne's recent $16 million Series A funding round, led by Vertex Ventures and Accel, will support its growth initiatives. With a strong global presence in over 47 countries, the US expansion is a crucial step in Spyne's journey to redefine the global digital vehicle retail market.

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