Super Dispatch names new CEO as one of KC’s top startups looks to next stage of growth
December 10, 2024 | Startland News Staff
A new CEO for one of Kansas City’s best known tech startups is expected to lead the charge as auto transport platform Super Dispatch continues its transformation, said founder Bek Abdullayev, who moves into a new executive chairman role.
Bek Abdullayev, Super Dispatch, speaks during a Startland News Innovation Exchange event in 2019; photo by Tommy Felts, Startland News
The company on Tuesday announced Matt Bradley has assumed the CEO position at Super Dispatch, taking the helm from former CEO Abdullayev who founded the company in 2013. Bradley is a nearly 20-year C-Suite veteran with recent leadership roles as chief strategy officer of Rackspace and CEO of Cloudsnap.
“Matt has been an invaluable executive advisor to me personally and our board of directors,” said Abdullayev in a social media announcement. “He has played an important role at Super Dispatch for years. His expertise and dedication have helped us to become a leading platform in auto transport and I believe he is the perfect fit to guide Super Dispatch in our next stage of growth while upholding our core values and culture.”
Super Dispatch is the end-to-end shipping platform backed by a digital suite of tools built to make the lives of auto transport industry professionals easier. Connecting shippers, brokers, and carriers with innovative software enables them to move cars faster while managing and growing their businesses.
The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with noteworthy backing from KCRise Fund and Chicago-based M25. Darcy Howe, founder and managing director for KCRise Fund, called Bradley a huge value-add as an advisor, predicting solid growth ahead built on achievements from Abdullayev, who now leads Super Dispatch’s board of directors.
“What a duo for our future!” said Howe.
Matt Bradley, Super Dispatch
As CEO, Bradley will be responsible for setting the organization’s strategic direction and overseeing operational execution.
In addition to his roles at Cloudsnap and Rackspace, he started his career as an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley. He received his MBA from The Wharton School and his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, and now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family.
“It’s a real honor to step into the role of CEO at Super Dispatch,” said Bradley. “My focus here will be on continuing to deliver innovative products to our customers. We have an amazing brand, a huge number of shippers, brokers and carriers and an engaged team of employees. I see a bright future ahead.”
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