Craig Whitney Joins Networkcar as Director of Marketing
- Experienced marketing veteran to support company growth strategy -
SAN DIEGO, July 31 -- Networkcar(R), a leader in wireless vehicle management, today announced that Craig Whitney has been appointed director of marketing. Whitney, an industry veteran with more than twenty-five years experience in technology marketing and product management, will be responsible for formulating and implementing the marketing strategy and tactical plans to support the Networkcar brand and leading market position.
"After conducting an extensive search, I am excited to have Craig join our growing team," said Keith Schneider, president of Networkcar. "Craig has a solid breadth of experience in formulating marketing strategy as well as developing and executing the tactics needed to win in the marketplace. His strong product development experience and significant skill set in developing unique B2B strategies will make a tremendous impact here."
Before joining Networkcar, Whitney was senior director of marketing for Experian Business Information Solutions, a global provider of information, analytical and marketing services. Prior to Experian, he was vice president of marketing for Stone Analytics, a software company that specialized in predictive analytics. He has also held executive marketing and product management positions at Harte-Hanks Market Intelligence, Ziff-Davis Market Intelligence and Computer Intelligence.
"Networkcar is uniquely positioned to take advantage of current industry growth, with solid technology and unique product offerings," said Whitney. "I look forward to helping the Networkcar team continue its remarkable growth in this very dynamic market."
Whitney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from San Diego State University.
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.