AUSTRALIA | Microlise, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Dean Garvey-North as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
He has replaced industry figure Duncan McCreadie, who retired after ten years with Microlise.
Most recently, working as a digital, data, and technology executive in the utilities sector and as a management consultant partner, Garvey-North is a 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 Forbes’ CIO Technology Council.
“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,” said Garvey-North.
“I’m particularly inspired by Microlise’s role in shaping the future of the industry – setting new standards for innovation, sustainability and performance.”
Throughout his career, Garvey-North has been accountable for strategic leadership of transformation functions, data and AI, business performance and insights, innovation, and IT, achieving best-in-sector regulatory scores for cybersecurity strategy and investment, along with industry awards.
His new role as part of Microlise’s senior leadership team will involve leading the company’s technology strategy, driving innovation, ensuring that Microlise’s infrastructure and product development are world-class, aligning initiatives with business goals, and fostering a culture of high-performance engineering.
“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,” said Microlise CEO, Nadeem Raza.
“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.”
