Microlise names new CTO

Microlise, a Nottingham-based technology company specialising in fleet management and telematics solutions, has appointed Dean Garvey-North as its new chief technology officer.

Dean joins Microlise from senior digital, data and technology leadership roles in the utilities sector and management consulting. 

He is a governing body member of Gartner’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) community, which is responsible for shaping future UKI digital and data strategies.

He is also a contributing member of the Forbes’ CIO Technology Council and has a career spanning large-scale digital transformation, data and AI strategy, innovation and IT leadership.

In his new role, Dean will lead Microlise’s technology strategy, overseeing infrastructure, product development and innovation, while fostering a high-performance engineering culture aligned with the company’s long-term growth ambitions.

He said: “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.” 

Dean succeeds Duncan McCreadie, who retires after ten years with the firm.

Nadeem Raza, chief executive of Microlise, added: “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.

“At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Dean to Microlise as our new chief technology officer.

“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 the UK’s most trusted and forward-thinking name in transport technology, supporting our customers to operate more efficiently, safely and sustainably.”

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