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Irdeto appoints new general manager of connected transport

Irdeto has appointed Niels Haverkorn general manager for connected transport. His remit is to expand the company’s security offering for OEMs, tier 1 suppliers and fleet operators. He will also help develop future business models based on security.
May 21, 2018 Read time: 1 min
8672 Irdeto has appointed Niels Haverkorn general manager for connected transport. His remit is to expand the company’s security offering for OEMs, tier 1 suppliers and fleet operators. He will also help develop future business models based on security.


Haverkorn was previously vice president of business platform services and solutions at 609 Volvo, where he managed digital strategy for Volvo Construction Equipment.

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