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Hub Parking Technology expands into Latin America

Hub Parking Technology has appointed John Lovell as the new managing director and CEO of its North American companies, Hub Parking Technology USA and Hub Parking Technology Canada. Robert Kempton, the current CEO of Hub USA is to become the general manager of the new Hub Latin American region. Kempton has 38 years of industry experience and has held a number of senior management positions, most recently as CEO of ZEAG North America and then of ZEAG Canada, which has been part of Hub Parking Technolog
November 19, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
7926 Hub Parking Technology has appointed John Lovell as the new managing director and CEO of its North American companies, Hub Parking Technology USA and Hub Parking Technology Canada.

Robert Kempton, the current CEO of Hub USA is to become the general manager of the new Hub Latin American region.

Kempton has 38 years of industry experience and has held a number of senior management positions, most recently as CEO of ZEAG North America and then of 149 ZEAG Canada, which has been part of Hub Parking Technology since 2011, leading significant growth of the company. He was recently awarded the Ted Seeberg Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Canadian parking industry.

Kempton joined the Group in 2007 and has held a wide range of leadership positions in the company. He has served as president of FAAC USA and as sales director in several technology and automation industries. During his tenure as Hub USA’s CEO, the business went through a significant transformation to become one of the leaders in the parking industry in the US.

Enrico Nardi, Hub Parking Technology’s BU Director commented: “Both John and Robert have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to lead, manage and grow the company. Their expertise will be key to our success in America”.

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