Driven Brands announces CEO transition
Chief Operating Officer Daniel Rivera will become President and Chief Executive Officer starting in May.
Driven Brands Holdings announced that its Board of Directors has named Chief Operating Officer Daniel Rivera as President and Chief Executive Officer and has appointed him to the Board, effective in May.
Jonathan Fitzpatrick, who has served as Driven Brands’ President and CEO since 2012, previously notified the Board of his intent to step down. He will continue to serve and has been appointed as Non-Executive Chair of the Board, agreeing as well to serve as a senior advisor for the remainder of 2025.
Fitzpatrick will work closely with Rivera to ensure a smooth transition.
“I am grateful to our world-class team for its commitment to our customers, franchisees, company and each other, and I am deeply proud of what we have accomplished. I have tremendous confidence in Danny and his ability to lead the company into the future,” said Fitzpatrick.
Daniel Rivera joined Driven Brands as Chief Information Officer in October 2012. Since then, he has held roles of increasing responsibility, including as Meineke Brand President; President of Take 5 Oil Change; Group President of the Maintenance segment; and, most recently, as Chief Operating Officer.
“When I joined the company 12 years ago, I was inspired by our talented team, leading brands, loyal customers and the strength of our platform. My conviction in this business and the opportunities that lie ahead has only grown since then,” stated Rivera.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Driven Brands is one of the largest automotive services companies in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial services, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash.
