Stefan Drechsel is an expert in analyzing dealership software and technology in the automotive retail industry, with a passion for delivering the right software, people, and process for dealers to succeed. With experience as a dealership software analyst at DealerTech Nerd and formerly Head of Research & Analytics at RockED and Director at Gillrie Institute, he has established himself as a regular speaker at ADAs, 20 Groups, and other events sharing his enthusiasm for dealership technology. He has a background in finance, banking, and insurance, receiving his Diplom-Betriebswirt (BA) at University of Cooperative Education (BA Dresden), his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude) at University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business, and his Master of Arts (MA) in Finance & Banking at Wissenschaftliche Hochschule Lahr. In a previous role at CosmosDirekt, he held several positions, including Project Lead, Manager Strategic Partnerships, Product and Sales Manager, and Management Trainee. Along with his professional experience, Stefan has a passion for the East German Trabant 601.