Fleet management technology provider Microlise has appointed Dean Garvey-North as its new chief technology officer, as the company looks to build on recent growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Garvey-North replaces Duncan McCreadie, who is retiring after a decade of leadership with the firm.
Microlise says Garvey-North brings extensive experience in digital transformation and will lead the company’s technology strategy and product development as it enters its next phase of growth.
In his new role, Garvey-North will be responsible for driving innovation and ensuring Microlise’s technology infrastructure and products continue to meet what the company describes as world-class standards, while aligning technology initiatives with broader business goals.
The appointment follows a strong year of growth for Microlise in Australia and New Zealand, including new customer wins, expanding operations and increased demand for connected fleet solutions in the logistics and transport sectors.
The company says it currently holds a dominant position in the retail and grocery segment in the region, with almost all Australian and New Zealand supermarket chains using its technology.
Garvey-North most recently worked as a digital, data and technology executive in the utilities sector and as a management consulting partner. He is a governing body member of Gartner’s Chief Information Officer community and a contributing member of the Forbes CIO Technology Council.
Commenting on his appointment, Garvey-North says: “I am delighted to be joining such a forward-looking organisation that is at the very top of its game.
“Microlise’s products in the logistics sector are extremely exciting as the drive towards more efficient operations intensifies. It’s no small task to be trusted with the development of tools that help achieve this, but it’s one I’m ready for.
“I’m particularly inspired by Microlise’s role in shaping the future of the industry – setting new standards for innovation, sustainability and performance.”
Microlise chief executive Nadeem Raza thanked outgoing chief technology officer McCreadie for his contribution to the business.
“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Duncan McCreadie for his outstanding leadership and contribution over the past decade as our chief technology officer. His commitment and technical vision have been instrumental in shaping Microlise’s success and establishing our reputation for innovation and reliability,” Raza says.
“At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Dean to Microlise as our new CTO. His wealth of experience and strategic insight will be invaluable as we build on our strong foundations and continue to drive growth.
“Dean’s appointment reinforces our ambition to remain a trusted and forward-thinking name in transport technology, supporting our customers to operate more efficiently, safely and sustainably,” he says.
