Core Insights - Fullbay has appointed Trent Broberg as the new CEO, effective September 22, 2025, succeeding Patrick McKittrick who is stepping down after four years to focus on family and personal reflection [1][4]. Company Overview - Fullbay is a platform designed to enhance the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops and internal fleet maintenance departments, providing a turn-key solution that connects all business functions in real-time [5]. - Founded in 2014 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Fullbay aims to deliver operational excellence, preventive maintenance solutions, and inventory management optimization [5]. Leadership Transition - Trent Broberg brings extensive experience in the transportation and logistics sector, having previously served as CEO of ACERTUS and COO at Truckstop.com, along with nearly a decade at Swift Transportation [2]. - Patrick McKittrick has led Fullbay through significant growth, strengthening customer relationships and securing strategic investments, including from JMI Equity and Mainsail Partners [3][6]. - The leadership transition is designed to ensure continuity and a seamless handoff for employees, customers, and partners, with the existing leadership team remaining in place [4][6]. Future Direction - Broberg expressed enthusiasm for driving innovation as an AI-first company and enhancing value for customers and the industry [3]. - The transition is seen as a pivotal moment for Fullbay, marking the beginning of a new era focused on growth and innovation in the commercial repair industry [5].

整理 | 褚杏娟、核子可乐 作为老牌企业软件巨头 IgniteTech 公司 CEO，Eric Vaughan 在回顾自己数十年职业生涯中最激进的决策时，仍然意志坚定、毫不动摇。 2023 年，他全力推动 IgniteTech 公司向 AI first 转型，为此不惜解雇了 80% 的员工。Vaughan 对自己的判断深信不疑。如果有必要，他愿意再来一次 吗？"当然，而且毫不犹豫。" "我并不为此骄傲，也不高兴，这和最初的设想完全不同，但有些人拒绝改变、有些人敷衍尝试、有些人能力不足又不愿学习，所以我们不得不彻底改 变。现在 80% 的员工是新人，这也是为什么说我们是 '30 年老牌企业软件公司里的 AI 初创公司'。"Vaughan 说道。 但他不建议其他人盲目效仿。"我不建议这么干，毕竟我们的目标并不是换人，而且执行的难度也很大。相反，组织真正需要的是让每个人心往一处想、 劲往一处使，这也是达成 AI 转型目标的唯一路径"。 五个季度下来，尽管在现有团队上做了大量投入，但公司最终还是替换了将近 80% 的员工。当时 Vaughan 认为，这不是裁员，而是在引入那些真正拥抱 AI-first 愿景的人。 V ...