PeopleNet has appointed Eric Witty to the role of vice president of product management, overseeing product lines and setting the product vision and direction for the company.
PeopleNet Names Vice President of Product Management
PeopleNet has appointed Eric Witty to the role of vice president of product management, overseeing product lines and setting the product vision and direction for the company.
by Staff
February 17, 2017
Eric Witty Photo: PeopleNet
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In his new role, Witty will be part of the PeopleNet Transportation group. The Transportation Group is focused on the integration of vertical segments across PeopleNet and its corporate parent Trimble, including PeopleNet Truck Solutions, Trimble Construction Logistics, Trimble Oil & Gas Services and Trimble Final Mile Solutions. Witty previously served at PeopleNet as the director of product management.
Prior to joining PeopleNet, Witty served as vice president of product management for Cadec Global, which was acquired by PeopleNet in 2015. He has an extensive background in the fleet mobility industry, previously working in product roles at both XRS Corp. and Omnitracs.
“The rapid evolution of technology is changing the entire landscape of the transportation industry,” said Witty. “We want to accelerate this evolution by continuing to create solutions that enable fleets to increase efficiencies, improve safety and compliance and make their drivers’ jobs easier.”
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