Powerfleet Appoints Digital Transformation Expert Mike Powell as Chief Innovation Officer
Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT) has appointed Mike Powell as Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), effective immediately. Powell, with over two decades of experience in digital transformation and AI-driven growth, will lead the company's evolution by integrating internal transformation with customer technologies and enhancing the Unity AIoT ecosystem. His experience includes working with organizations generating over $1 billion in annual revenues.
The company also announced that Frank Friesacher, Chief Product Officer at Fleet Complete, will lead the execution of Powerfleet's technology roadmap. Meanwhile, Chief Technology Officer Jim Zeitunian is departing to pursue new opportunities.
CEO Steve Towe emphasized that Powell's appointment is important for advancing digital transformation both internally and for customers, citing his expertise in customer-centric innovation, product strategy, technology development, AI, and automation.
Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT) ha nominato Mike Powell come Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), con effetto immediato. Powell, con oltre vent'anni di esperienza nella trasformazione digitale e nella crescita guidata dall'IA, guiderà l'evoluzione dell'azienda integrando la trasformazione interna con le tecnologie dei clienti e migliorando l'ecosistema Unity AIoT. La sua esperienza include la collaborazione con organizzazioni che generano oltre 1 miliardo di dollari di fatturato annuo.
L'azienda ha anche annunciato che Frank Friesacher, Chief Product Officer di Fleet Complete, guiderà l'esecuzione della roadmap tecnologica di Powerfleet. Nel frattempo, il Chief Technology Officer Jim Zeitunian sta lasciando per perseguire nuove opportunità.
Il CEO Steve Towe ha sottolineato che la nomina di Powell è importante per avanzare nella trasformazione digitale sia internamente che per i clienti, citando la sua esperienza nell'innovazione incentrata sul cliente, nella strategia dei prodotti, nello sviluppo tecnologico, nell'IA e nell'automazione.
Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT) ha nombrado a Mike Powell como Director de Innovación (CINO), con efecto inmediato. Powell, con más de dos décadas de experiencia en transformación digital y crecimiento impulsado por IA, liderará la evolución de la empresa integrando la transformación interna con tecnologías para el cliente y mejorando el ecosistema Unity AIoT. Su experiencia incluye haber trabajado con organizaciones que generan más de 1 mil millones de dólares en ingresos anuales.
La empresa también anunció que Frank Friesacher, Director de Producto en Fleet Complete, liderará la ejecución de la hoja de ruta tecnológica de Powerfleet. Mientras tanto, el Director de Tecnología Jim Zeitunian está dejando la empresa para seguir nuevas oportunidades.
El CEO Steve Towe enfatizó que la nominación de Powell es importante para avanzar en la transformación digital tanto internamente como para los clientes, citando su experiencia en innovación centrada en el cliente, estrategia de producto, desarrollo tecnológico, IA y automatización.
파워플릿 (Nasdaq: AIOT)이 마이크 파월을 최고 혁신 책임자 (CINO)로 즉각 임명했습니다. 파월은 디지털 혁신과 AI 기반 성장 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 내부 변화를 고객 기술과 통합하고 Unity AIoT 생태계를 강화하여 회사의 발전을 이끌 것입니다. 그의 경험에는 연간 수익이 10억 달러를 초과하는 조직에서의 근무가 포함되어 있습니다.
또한 프랭크 프리자허가 Fleet Complete의 최고 제품 책임자로서 파워플릿의 기술 로드맵 실행을 이끌 것이라고 발표했습니다. 한편, 최고 기술 책임자 짐 제이투니안은 새로운 기회를 추구하기 위해 회사를 떠납니다.
CEO 스티브 타우는 파월의 임명이 고객을 위한 디지털 혁신을 진전시키는 데 중요하다고 강조하며, 고객 중심 혁신, 제품 전략, 기술 개발, AI 및 자동화 관련 그의 전문성을 언급했습니다.
Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT) a nommé Mike Powell au poste de Directeur de l'Innovation (CINO), avec effet immédiat. Powell, fort de plus de vingt ans d'expérience en transformation digitale et en croissance propulsée par l'IA, dirigera l'évolution de l'entreprise en intégrant la transformation interne avec les technologies clients et en améliorant l'écosystème Unity AIoT. Son expérience inclut des collaborations avec des organisations générant plus d'un milliard de dollars de revenus annuels.
L'entreprise a également annoncé que Frank Friesacher, Directeur Produit chez Fleet Complete, dirigera l'exécution de la feuille de route technologique de Powerfleet. Pendant ce temps, le Directeur Technique Jim Zeitunian quittera l'entreprise pour poursuivre de nouvelles opportunités.
Le PDG Steve Towe a souligné que la nomination de Powell est importante pour faire avancer la transformation digitale tant en interne que pour les clients, citant son expertise en innovation centrée sur le client, en stratégie produit, en développement technologique, en IA et en automatisation.
Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT) hat Mike Powell mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) ernannt. Powell bringt über zwei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung in digitaler Transformation und KI-gesteuertem Wachstum mit und wird die Evolution des Unternehmens leiten, indem er die interne Transformation mit Kundentechnologien integriert und das Unity AIoT-Ökosystem verbessert. Zu seinen Erfahrungen gehört die Zusammenarbeit mit Organisationen, die über 1 Milliarde Dollar Jahresumsatz generieren.
Das Unternehmen kündigte außerdem an, dass Frank Friesacher, Chief Product Officer bei Fleet Complete, die Ausführung der Technologiewegskizze von Powerfleet leiten wird. In der Zwischenzeit wird der Chief Technology Officer Jim Zeitunian das Unternehmen verlassen, um neue Möglichkeiten zu verfolgen.
CEO Steve Towe betonte, dass Powells Ernennung wichtig ist, um die digitale Transformation sowohl intern als auch für die Kunden voranzubringen, und nannte seine Expertise in kundenorientierter Innovation, Produktstrategie, Technologieentwicklung, KI und Automatisierung.
- Appointment of experienced executive with track record in billion-dollar revenue organizations
- Strategic enhancement of leadership team with expertise in digital transformation and AI
- Strengthening of Unity AIoT ecosystem development capabilities
- Departure of Chief Technology Officer creating potential transition risks
As CINO, Powell will lead Powerfleet's evolution by integrating internal transformation with cutting-edge customer technologies and continuing to enhance the company's Unity AIoT ecosystem. His two-decade career in digital transformation and AI-driven growth across various industries will be pivotal in driving Powerfleet's innovation agenda.
"Mike Powell's appointment marks a pivotal moment as we advance digital transformation for our customers and complete our own," said Steve Towe, CEO of Powerfleet. "Mike's breadth of experience in customer-centric innovation, product strategy and technology development, AI, automation, and as a CIO distinguishes him. His leadership will be instrumental in elevating our operations and delivering innovative solutions to our customers."
Frank Friesacher, a key member of the leadership team and Chief Product Officer at Fleet Complete, will now head execution of Powerfleet's technology roadmap.
Jim Zeitunian, Chief Technology Officer of Powerfleet, is departing the company to pursue new opportunities. Powerfleet extends its sincere gratitude to Jim for his valuable contributions and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
"I'm honored to join Powerfleet at such a transformative time," said Powell. "The Unity ecosystem is redefining the AIoT landscape, and I'm eager to drive innovation that delivers groundbreaking capabilities for our customers."
Together with Powell, Powerfleet combines continuous innovation with strategic data-driven change to optimize customer business performance worldwide. The company remains dedicated to enhancing efficiency, growth, and success through its transformative digital solutions, ensuring that Powerfleet and its customers thrive in an increasingly connected world.
ABOUT POWERFLEET
Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT; JSE: PWR) is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Powerfleet unifies business operations through the ingestion, harmonization, and integration of data, irrespective of source, and delivers actionable insights to help companies save lives, time, and money. Powerfleet's ethos transcends our data ecosystem and commitment to innovation; our people-centric approach empowers our customers to realize impactful and sustained business improvement. The company is headquartered in
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