Reade Frank Named Co-CEO of Lucidworks to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Lucidworks has named Reade Frank as Co-CEO, expanding its leadership structure as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Reade will lead the company alongside Guy Sperry, his colleague of more than eight years. The two executives bring different backgrounds and complementary skill sets to the role while sharing a strong perspective on Lucidworks’ people, customers, and values.

Leading Lucidworks’ Next Chapter

As Co-CEO, Reade will help guide Lucidworks’ strategic direction and support the company as it continues building technology and solutions for enterprise customers.

In announcing the move, Reade highlighted the strength of Lucidworks’ people, describing current and former colleagues as some of the most capable and dedicated professionals he has worked with.

He also emphasized the importance of values-driven leadership and a customer-first approach, noting that demanding customers provide an important foundation for continued innovation and improvement.

A Complementary Leadership Structure

The Co-CEO structure brings together Reade and Guy, who have worked alongside each other for more than eight years.

Their different professional backgrounds and complementary strengths are expected to support Lucidworks as it navigates its next stage of development, with a shared focus on maintaining strong customer relationships and building on the company’s existing foundation.

For Reade, the opportunity also represents a continuation of a long-standing connection with the Lucidworks team and its culture.

Focused on Customers and Growth

Reade’s comments point to a leadership approach centered on people, values, and customer outcomes.

The company’s emphasis on working with demanding customers reflects a belief that close customer engagement can help shape better products and stronger business outcomes. As Lucidworks moves forward under its new leadership structure, that customer focus will remain central to its growth strategy.

Reade said he is optimistic about Lucidworks’ future and eager to begin the next chapter alongside Guy and the broader team.

About Lucidworks

Lucidworks is an enterprise technology company focused on helping organizations deliver relevant digital experiences through search, discovery, and AI-powered solutions. Its technology helps businesses connect users with the information, products, and content they need across digital environments.