Alan Wiessbrod joins as Senior Vice President to support the business’ next phase of growth

SYDNEY, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, announced that Alan Wiessbrod has joined its senior leadership team as Senior Vice President, Operations & Enterprise Transformation.

Wiessbrod brings more than 20 years experience of leading transformation projects across media and technology businesses in both the public and private sectors, with a strong track record of delivering profitable growth and operational excellence.

In his new role, Wiessbrod will oversee Teletrac Navman’s global order management, field services, supply chain, procurement and sales operations functions while advancing key strategic initiatives to drive growth and business performance. 

Prior to joining Teletrac Navman, Wiessbrod served as the Chief Financial Officer of Recurrent Ventures, a Blackstone-backed digital media company, where he led finance, accounting, human resources and IT. During his tenure he drove the company’s return to profitability through portfolio optimization, improved operating discipline and more rigorous resource allocation.

Ricardo Buranello, CEO at Teletrac Navman, said: “To keep delivering best-in-class for our valued customers across the globe, our operational capabilities need to evolve with their needs. Alan’s decades of experience leading transformation across several complex and high-pressure sectors make him exceptionally well placed to spearhead this workstream. I look forward to working closely with Alan to deliver an exciting future for our customers, colleagues and partners.”   

Alan Wiessbrod, Senior Vice President, Operations & Enterprise Transformation, said: “I’m excited to join Teletrac Navman at this critical inflection point in its evolution. The company has a strong foundation, talented people and a compelling opportunity to build on its position in the market. I’m particularly energized by the opportunity to help build the next chapter of Teletrac Navman as a more focused, agile and high-performing organization.”

About Teletrac Navman
Teletrac Navman’s goal is to empower the industries that transform and sustain our futures with simple and intelligent solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of their operation. As a connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, Teletrac Navman simplifies the complex so that its customers can transform the way they work through cloud-based solutions that leverage AI to unlock the power of operational insight. Teletrac Navman manages more than 750,000 vehicles and assets around the world. The company operates globally, with offices worldwide and headquarters in Northbrook, IL. For more information visit www.teletracnavman.com.

About Respida 
Respida is a software-focused private equity firm with decades of combined investing and operating experience. The firm partners with management teams at growth-oriented software companies, bringing hands-on operational rigor and financial discipline to drive growth and build durable market leaders. For more information, visit respida.com.

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Strategic investment will see collaboration across mobility and financial servicesInitial collaboration will focus on automotive financing and related businesses in Japan, Thailand and Indonesia

SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Carro, a leading online car marketplace in the Asia Pacific (excluding China and India), has announced a round of strategic investment by Orient Corporation (“Orico”), a major Japanese consumer credit and financial services company. Through this investment, Orico will act as a strategic partner to Carro and will, as a first step, advance collaboration in the automotive financing and related businesses in Japan, Thailand and Indonesia – the markets in which both companies operate.

“We’re excited to partner with Orico and integrate our digital vehicle commerce with their financial services, creating a more seamless experience for both our retail consumers and wholesale dealers,” says Carro Co-founder and Group CEO Aaron Tan. 

“We’re expecting strong demand for automotive financing driven by growth in both new and used vehicles, underpinned by the expansion of the middle class,” says Makoto Umemiya, CEO of Orico. “At the same time, the rapid digitalisation of sales channels, alongside the AI-driven advancement of vehicle appraisal and credit assessment is reshaping the sector. We believe Carro’s digital customer acquisition capabilities, its proprietary AI-based credit assessment and vehicle valuation, and its vehicle distribution capabilities including EVs will contribute to strengthening Orico’s international growth strategy.”

Founded in 1954, Orico is a leading Japanese financial services company with deep expertise in credit and payments, offering a broad range of solutions including consumer finance, credit cards, automotive financing, loan guarantees and settlement services. With a strong customer and merchant network and decades of experience in credit assessment and financial services, Orico connects consumers, businesses and financial institutions through innovative financing and payment solutions

Carro is a leading online car marketplace in the Asia Pacific (excluding China and India). The company transacted over 120,000 units of new and used vehicles in FY2026 and is active across 8 markets. It is a leading auto fintech, auto digital insurance broker and aftersales service provider in the region.

About Orient Corporation (“Orico”)

Founded in 1954, Orient Corporation is a comprehensive financial services company that offers a wide range of financial services to individuals, corporations, and financial institutions. Orico leverages strengths in Japan’s leading auto finance business, extensive dealer and partner network, and long-cultivated credit expertise to grow our business. Orico also operates auto loan businesses in Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

About Carro

Founded in 2015, Carro is a leading online car marketplace in the Asia Pacific (excluding China and India). By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions. In 2025, Carro expanded its product line to include Brand New cars in Singapore and Malaysia, offering customers even more options.

Headquartered in Singapore, the unicorn startup has raised over S$700 million from Softbank Vision Fund as well as several sovereign funds and government-linked investors. Together with its subsidiaries and business lines, Carro is supported by more than 4,500 employees across Asia Pacific:

Carro, Asia Pacific’s largest online used marketplace with a strong key presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan region, Hong Kong SAR and AustraliaCarro Care, Carro’s in-house refurbishment and after-sales servicing capabilitiesGenie Financial Services, a next-generation fintech automotive financing provider in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and ThailandCarro Auction, a leading automotive auction platform in Thailand MPM Rent, leading mobility solutions company in Indonesia specialising in leasing / fleet financing transportation servicesInnorithm, a next-generation fleet management solutions company leveraging state-of-the art IoT and machine learningKaidee, Thailand’s largest online shopping and classifieds platformDriven Communications, leading Malaysian integrated digital content & marketing services agency including notable sites like paultan.org

For more information, please visit: www.carro.co.

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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, today announced that Fredrik Jansson will step down from his operational executive role as Chief Strategy and Marketing & Communications Officer due to health reasons and transition to the role of Senior Advisor to the company.

While Fredrik will be stepping back from day-to-day operational responsibilities, he will remain closely associated with atNorth and continue to contribute his experience, perspective and strategic insight as Senior Advisor.

Fredrik has played an instrumental role in the development of atNorth and made a lasting contribution to the company, its people and its progress.

“Fredrik has been instrumental in atNorth’s journey and has made a lasting contribution to the company we are today,” said Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO, atNorth. “His strategic guidance, analytical rigor and ability to navigate complexity have strengthened countless important decisions and helped us grow and develop with confidence. He has also been an exceptional colleague and a trusted sparring partner, whose perspective has consistently made our discussions and decisions better. We are deeply grateful for the leadership, commitment and dedication he has shown throughout his time with the company. While we fully understand and support Fredrik’s decision to step back from the demands of an operational executive role, we are particularly pleased that he will remain part of the atNorth family as Senior Advisor. We look forward to continuing to benefit from his experience, judgement and perspective.”

Fredrik Jansson said:

“What an amazing ride it has been! I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together at atNorth and deeply grateful for the support, friendship and trust I have received from colleagues, partners and the Board. I am very pleased to continue my association with atNorth as Senior Advisor. This is the right decision for myself and my family and will allow me to focus on my health while continuing to support atNorth and its future.”

In recognition of Fredrik’s contribution to the company and in support of the cause that has affected him, atNorth will also make a donation to support research into Systemic Sarcoidosis.

“Beyond recognizing Fredrik’s remarkable contribution to atNorth, we hope this donation can contribute, even in a small way, to advancing research and improving understanding of this rare disease,” said Eva Sóley Guðbjörnsdóttir, Chief Financial Officer & Deputy CEO at atNorth.

Fredrik will continue to work closely with the executive team and the Board and to ensure a smooth transition, while remaining associated with atNorth in the role of Senior Advisor.

About atNorth

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company that offers cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services trusted by industry-leading organizations. 

With sustainability at its core, atNorth’s data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments. 

atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates seven data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, as well as four mega sites under development across Kouvola, Finland, Ølgod, Denmark, Sollefteå, Sweden and Haugaland, Norway. The business also has an additional metro site under development in Stockholm, Sweden.

For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn.

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