Networkcar Appoints Keith Schneider as President
- Seasoned Executive Brings Leadership Experience in Wireless Industry -
SAN DIEGO, April 11 -- Networkcar(R), a leader in wireless vehicle management, today announced it has appointed Keith Schneider to the position of president, effective April 9, 2007. Schneider has extensive experience in leading and building businesses in the wireless industry. Most recently, he served as vice president of indirect distribution for Sprint Nextel Communications.
While at Nextel, Schneider was responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of key programs and policies supporting Nextel's local and national third party indirect channels. Prior to this role, he served as the area president of New England operations, a $200 M business where he managed sales and distribution, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, service and repair. Schneider began his Nextel career as a general manager in Southern California, launching and building one of Nextel's first and largest markets.
"Networkcar has been very successful at working with customers and enhancing its service offerings. The company is in a great position to take advantage of growing market opportunities," said Schneider. "I look forward to working with the Networkcar team at this exciting time for the company."
"Keith's experience is broad based and ranges from strategic to operational. This appointment is a key step in enabling Networkcar to continue implementing its strategic vision. The opportunities before us have never been greater," said Jeffrey A. Leddy, CEO of Hughes Telematics Inc., Networkcar's parent company.
Schneider is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, with a bachelor of science in international marketing and holds a masters of arts in management from John F. Kennedy University. He also participated in the Strategic Business Leadership Certificate program at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.
About Networkcar
Networkcar's (www.networkcar.com) wireless in-vehicle technology combines patented remote diagnostic systems with GPS-based Automatic Vehicle Location technology. The company has received several recognitions for its innovation including a 2006 American Business Award for Most Innovative Company and a 2006 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award for Wireless Emissions Monitoring. Networkcar is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HUGHES Telematics, Inc. and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
About HUGHES Telematics
HUGHES Telematics (www.HUGHEStelematics.com) is a leader in developing the next generation of telematics solutions. The company designs, engineers and manages vehicle- and driver-centric solutions to increase vehicle value, ownership experience, convenience, efficiency and safety and security. Headquartered in Atlanta, HUGHES Telematics offers a portfolio of proprietary consumer, manufacturer, fleet and dealer services designed to set industry standards for intelligent vehicle interaction and information exchange.