Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Route
Description
Eric Kobe joins Route as CEO to lead the company's next chapter, effective July 14, 2025. He takes over from Michael Yamartino, who will transition to a board role.
Executive Insights
Based on hiring dataNew executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months