Neil Cawse
Founder CEO
Geotab
Speaker Bio
Neil Cawse founded Geotab in 2000 with a singular purpose: to create technology for organizations to unlock the fleet vehicle data needed to empower critical business decisions. A true engineer-at-heart, Neil brings to Geotab more than three decades of proven success as an entrepreneur, software developer, product visionary and business leader.
As CEO, Neil is responsible for setting the mission, values and strategy that have propelled Geotab into the position of global leader in telematics. Neil has shown a strong aptitude for identifying major technology and business shifts and taking advantage of those changes early on, which is demonstrated by Geotab’s strong growth and inclusion in The Financial Times - The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2022.
In addition, his ‘do the right thing for the long term’ leadership style and forward-thinking, analytical management approach have also been instrumental to this success.
Prior to Geotab, Neil co-founded and was CEO of Vircom, a South Africa-based software solutions company, which was sold in 1999.
Neil has received many accolades for his business leadership including in 2015, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Ontario.
Neil holds a BSc Eng (Electrical) from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.
Company Profile
Geotab is a global leader in IoT and vehicle tracking technology. At Geotab, we pioneer innovative solutions that empower businesses to optimize their fleets, enhance safety, and drive operational efficiency. Our cutting-edge telematics platform offers real-time insights and analytics, leveraging data to revolutionize the way organizations manage their vehicles. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, Geotab's scalable and customizable solutions cater to diverse industry needs, delivering actionable intelligence to improve productivity and sustainability. With a commitment to innovation and a passion for driving positive change, Geotab continues to redefine the future of connected transportation, making roads safer, businesses smarter, and the world more efficient.
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By sharing his first-hand perspectives into the growth of an AI business in Toronto, Neil will speak to us about Geotab and its journey to becoming #1 in global telemetry.