Quartix, a leading supplier of subscription-based vehicle tracking systems, has announced the appointment of Richard Lilwall as managing director and CEO. Richard takes over from Andy Walters, who will retire following 20 years' service in October.

Richard is currently VP and European managing director of Teletrac Navman, a leading international supplier of vehicle tracking and telematics services and systems.

Retiring CEO Andy Walters commented, "I have followed Richard's progress with interest over the past 20 years. He created a very successful telematics distributorship early in his career and has excelled at every role he has undertaken since then. I am delighted that he has now agreed to join us as CEO. Richard is passionate about the potential in the telematics market and I know that he will be an excellent fit within the company's culture.”

New CEO, Richard, commented, "I am proud and excited to be joining the team at Quartix. Having spent 20 years in the tracking and telematics business I have observed the success of Quartix over that time. To be joining and leading this organisation is a real honour and I am confident we can continue and accelerate the growth trajectory."

Photo: Richard Lilwall, the new CEO of Quartix