IRVINE, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a connected intelligence
company helping businesses and people track, monitor and recover
vital assets with real-time visibility and insights, has appointed
Richard Scott to senior vice
president, general counsel and secretary. In this role, Scott will
oversee CalAmp's global legal affairs, compliance, corporate
governance and secretarial functions. He brings over 25 years of
experience in contracts, intellectual property, mergers and
acquisitions across multiple verticals including technology, energy
and transportation.
Scott has served both public and private companies in
North America, South America, the Middle East and across Europe throughout his career. He has led
corporate legal teams as in-house and external counsel managing all
aspects of legal matters successfully to achieve critical
strategies, grow these businesses and mitigate risks.
Most recently, Scott served as vice president, deputy general
counsel at Verra Mobility Corp. (NASDAQ: VRRM), a global leader in
smart transportation solutions. As a senior leader in that role,
Scott drove nearly $300 million in
annual revenue for the company's Commercial Services unit, which
services rental car agencies and fleet management companies. He
also spearheaded Verra Mobility's European expansion, establishing
new entities in the Netherlands,
France and Ireland while also integrating U.K. and
Spanish acquisition targets.
"Richard's background in the fleet industry and global legal
experience align perfectly with CalAmp's business and ongoing
objectives," said Jeff Gardner, CEO
of CalAmp. "This includes our connected car solutions that provide
automotive OEMs, dealerships, car rental companies, insurance
agencies and drivers with greater vehicle intelligence, visibility
and security. I am confident that Richard will support and
contribute to our growth across all of our verticals and operating
countries."
"I am honored to join a company like CalAmp, whose technology is
creating a smarter and more connected economy for people and
businesses across the globe. I aim to be a true partner to the
business, enabling CalAmp to grow its revenue while mitigating
risks and meeting all compliance requirements," added Richard Scott.
Scott holds a bachelor's degree from the University of
Durham in the United Kingdom and completed his legal studies
at the University of Law in London. He is admitted to practice law by the
State Bar of California, is
registered in-house counsel in Arizona and began his career as a solicitor of
the Law Society of England and
Wales.
About CalAmp
CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) is a connected
intelligence company that helps people and businesses work smarter.
We partner with transportation and logistics, industrial equipment,
government and automotive industries to deliver insights that
enable businesses to make the right decisions. Our applications,
platforms and smart devices allow them to track, monitor and
recover their vital assets with real-time visibility that reduces
costs, maximizes productivity and improves safety. Headquartered in
Irvine, California, CalAmp has
been publicly traded since 1983. We have 22 million products
installed and over 1.3 million software and services subscribers
worldwide. For more information, visit calamp.com, or LinkedIn,
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or CalAmp Blog.
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