IRVINE, Calif., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a global technology solutions
pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy, announced today
that Henry J. Maier, president and
CEO of FedEx Ground, will be appointed to its Board of Directors
effective June 1, 2021.
Since 2013, Maier has been responsible for the strategic
direction and performance of FedEx Ground, a $22.7 billion subsidiary of FedEx Corp. He also
currently serves on the Strategic Management Committee of FedEx
Corp., which sets the strategic direction for the FedEx enterprise.
Notably, Maier has over 40 years of experience in the
transportation industry. This includes more than 30 years with
FedEx Corp., where he has held various senior executive roles in
logistics, sales, marketing and communications. Maier will be
retiring from FedEx Corp. on July 31,
2021.
"I am excited for the opportunity to contribute to CalAmp's
expansion in the transportation and logistics market. I have seen
firsthand how its industry-leading SaaS solutions bring
intelligence to the edge to help make critical decisions when and
where they need to happen," said Maier. "As more companies
look to streamline their transportation operations, improve overall
safety and drive further efficiencies, CalAmp is well-positioned to
meet the growing demand for telematics solutions that address these
operational challenges in the immediate and long-term future."
"The transportation and logistics market represents a tremendous
opportunity for CalAmp. I am extraordinarily pleased to be adding a
new board member with Henry's experience and pedigree and believe
that it is a huge win for CalAmp shareholders," said Jeff Gardner, president and CEO of CalAmp.
"Together with CalAmp, Henry has a shared passion for leveraging
telematics technologies to enhance fleet safety and performance. I
am looking forward to his input on the Board as we oversee and
execute new strategies for CalAmp's continued growth," added
Amal Johnson, chair of the CalAmp
Board of Directors.
Maier also serves on the Board of Directors of transportation
holding company Kansas City Southern and e-commerce parts company
CarParts.com.
About CalAmp
CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) is a global
technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected
economy. We help reinvent business and improve lives around the
globe with technology solutions that streamline complex mobile IoT
deployments and bring intelligence to the edge. Our software and
subscription-based services, scalable cloud platform and
intelligent devices collect and assess business-critical data from
mobile assets and their contents. We call this The New How,
facilitating efficient decision making, optimizing mobile asset
utilization and improving road safety. Headquartered in
Irvine, California, CalAmp has
been publicly traded since 1983 and has 20 million products
installed and over 1.3 million software and services subscribers
worldwide. LoJack®,
Tracker™ and Here Comes The
Bus® are CalAmp brands. For more
information, visit calamp.com, or LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube or CalAmp Blog.
CalAmp, LoJack, TRACKER, Here Comes The Bus, Bus Guardian,
iOn Vision and associated logos are among the trademarks of CalAmp
and/or its affiliates in the United
States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Spireon
acquired the LoJack® U.S. Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) business
from CalAmp and holds an exclusive license to the LoJack mark in
the United States and Canada. Any other trademarks or trade names
mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
View original content to download
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calamp-appoints-fedex-ground-ceo-henry-j-maier-to-its-board-of-directors-301263630.html
SOURCE CalAmp