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Lightspeed Founder Returns to Lead Firm as CEO Departs

PUBLIC · LSPDFeb 15, 2024

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Lightspeed Commerce

Dax Dasilva
dax@lightspeedhq.com
MontrealOtherInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesSoftwareSoftware Development

Description

Lightspeed announces the appointment of Dax Dasilva as interim CEO and the promotion of John Shapiro to chief product and technology officer.

Company Information

Company

Lightspeed Commerce

Location

700 SAINT-ANTOINE STREET EAST, SUITE 300

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

About

Lightspeed is the POS and payments platform powering businesses at the heart of communities in over 100 countries. As the partner of choice for ambitious retail and hospitality entrepreneurs, Lightspeed helps businesses accelerate growth, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and run smarter across all channels and locations. With fast, flexible omnichannel technology, Lightspeed brings together point of sale, ecommerce, embedded payments, inventory, reporting, staff and supplier management, financial services, and an exclusive wholesale retail network. Backed by insights, and expert support, Lightspeed helps businesses run more efficiently and focus on what they do best.

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