Australian-owned and operated connected mobility innovator Directed Technologies proudly announce the appointment of Stephen Owens as the new General Manager of Operations. The newly created position reaffirms a steadfast commitment to its marquee connected vehicle and IoT customers and its accelerating global expansion.
With strongly increasing organisational performance metrics, from the number of connected fleets serviced to number of connected assets and users, the Australian innovator continues to experience rapid growth leveraging its strong local market position and growing global demand from the biggest fleet operators and automotive manufacturers now spanning 26 countries.
Stephen Owens joins Directed Technologies at this significant growth phase with a wealth of strategic leadership experience in the connected vehicle industry. As a highly respected figure in both the local and international connected technology community, Stephen joins Directed having most recently worked as the Chief Strategy and Operating Officer at Intelematics an RACV Company, where he was well known for driving operational excellence. Stephen’s industry advocacy is exemplified in his Co-Chair role of the National Transport Data Community of Practice (NTD-CoP) which was established to foster collaboration and stakeholder engagement related to the opportunities and challenges transport data analytics offers our industry and community.
Stephen Owens, General Manager of Operations at Directed Technologies said, “With numerous exciting developments, customers, products and projects underway, I am thrilled with the opportunity to lead the talented Directed operations teams, driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of our innovative solutions to customers worldwide.”
His role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of contracted programs, such as Ambulance Victoria, Australia Post and FedEx, Mercedes-Benz, Paccar, Hino and many more. Moreover, Stephen’s leadership will foster greater collaboration, communication, efficiency, and effectiveness across multiple teams.
Brent Stafford Executive Director, Directed Technologies said, “We’re excited to have Stephen Owens join the Directed Technologies team, his appointment signifies a crucial step as we continue to strengthen our operational capabilities and drive forward our growth agenda. Stephen will be a driving force for the design and implementation of initiatives that build accountability, scalability, and robustness in the delivery side of Directed Technologies’ business.”
As the company continues to grow both its Melbourne Headquarters and global footprint, Stephen’s addition to the now 130 strong Directed Technologies team, underscores the Directed Groups’ founder and Group CEO Steve Siolis’ commitment to the Technologies business through ongoing investment in the team and facilities around the world.
