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Dax Dasilva

Chief Executive Officer at Lightspeed Commerce
Board
Since May 16, 2024
Age
48 years
Tenure
Founded the company in 2005, served as its Chief Executive Officer until February 2022 before transitioning to Executive Chair, resumed leadership as interim CEO on February 15, 2024, and was reappointed as permanent CEO on May 16, 2024.

Also at Lightspeed Commerce

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Manon Brouillette
Executive Chair of the Board of Directors
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Asha Hotchandani Bakshani
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Dan Micak
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

About

Born and raised in Québec, Canada, this executive is 48 years old with over 20 years of entrepreneurship experience.

He founded Lightspeed Commerce Inc. in 2005 and served as its CEO until February 2022 before transitioning to the role of Executive Chair. He later returned as interim CEO on February 15, 2024 and was reappointed as permanent CEO on May 16, 2024.

Under his leadership, the company has transformed into a global commerce platform with a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and has achieved significant milestones in operational innovation and profitability. Additionally, he has demonstrated a commitment to social and environmental initiatives by establishing non-profit organizations such as Never Apart and Age of Union.

$LSPD Performance Under Dax Dasilva

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD)Executive ChairFebruary 2022 - February 2024Held position prior to returning as CEO
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD)Chief Executive Officer2005 - February 2022Previous tenure as CEO before being reappointed as interim on February 15, 2024 and then confirmed on May 16, 2024
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD)Founder2005Founded the company

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Never ApartFounder2015 - PresentNon-profit organization offering creative space for cultural programming
Age of UnionFounder2021 - PresentNon-profit environmental alliance supporting global conservation efforts