In this role, the manager, who will report to Alberto Falcione VP Sales, will be responsible for further strengthening of the company’s strategies, which are intended to develop winning synergies with vehicle manufacturers for global data integration.
Targa Telematics, a tech company specializing in the development of IoT solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility, has appointed Henning Wiefelspuetz Head of OEM Business Integration.
In his role, Wiefelspuetz will report directly to Alberto Falcione, VP Sales, and will be responsible for Targa Telematics’ strategy, which aims to develop relationships and business with the OEM ecosystem in the connected car sector, in which collection, homogenization and usability of data has become the key to the development of innovative solutions and to continuing on the path towards the mobility of the future.
Henning Wiefelspuetz has developed significant experience in the automotive industry. Prior to joining Targa Telematics, the manager was Senior Director of Senior Director of Business Development for Otonomo at its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
Wiefelspuetz previously held roles of increasing responsibility in major industry companies, such as Webfleet, Garmin, Continental, Siemens VDO Automotive and Philips Car Systems.
“The relationship with OEMs is moving increasingly in the direction of us providing new connected mobility services developed through the flow of data from vehicles, in complete security and with full respect for privacy”, commented Alberto Falcione, VP Sales at Targa Telematics. “In this framework, Henning Wiefelspuetz’s contribution will be crucial not only to develop new partnerships, but also for further strengthening our synergies with vehicle manufacturers such as as Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini and, more recently, Ford, with whom we have signed important partnerships in recent months under the banner of global data integration. We are focusing on developing IoT solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility, collecting, integrating, and analyzing car data from each automaker, and on simplifying the adoption of telematics technologies.”
ABOUT TARGA TELEMATICS
Targa Telematics is one of the main global players in the IoT field and in developing solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility. For over 20 years, the company has been bringing to the market a range of telematics technology solutions, smart mobility and IoT platforms for short and long-term rental companies, financial companies and large fleets, ranging from insurance telematics to asset and fleet management, from remote diagnostics and telemetry of vehicles, professional and construction vehicles, to the management of airport vehicles. Following the acquisition of Viasat Group – finalized in 2023 – Targa Telematics has strengthened its footprint in European markets – thanks to a strong presence in countries such as Italy, the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Poland and Romania – as well as Chile. The company is able to work on projects at international level with dedicated local teams. Targa Telematics participates to the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
For more information: www.targatelematics.com
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