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@Road, a global provider of mobile resource management (MRM) and intelligent field service automation solutions, announced that Michael Martini has joined the company as senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer (CFO) effective immediately. Martini brings to @Road more than 20 years of business finance and corporate strategy experience with a strong background in the telecommunications, cable and utility industries. Prior to joining @Road, Martini was CFO for SPL WorldGroup B.V., a leading provider of customer care and billing, enterprise asset and work management, mobile workforce management and outage management systems for energy markets worldwide.
"We are delighted to have a financial executive of Michael Martini's caliber join the company," said Krish Panu, CEO of @Road. "His knowledge of business finance, international market experience and understanding of satisfying Fortune 500 customers make him an ideal choice for the role of @Road CFO. Additionally, because of his extensive experience working in the telecom, cable and global utility industries, we feel Mike can make a valuable contribution to the @Road team as we seek to grow internationally and enhance our position as a leading provider of MRM and intelligent field service delivery automation solutions."
As CFO of SPL WorldGroup, Martini was responsible for the company's finance, information technology and business strategy. He also played a critical role in SPL WorldGroup's successful merger and acquisition strategy in addition to other business growth initiatives prior to SPL WorldGroup being acquired by GFI Energy.
In addition to serving as CFO of SPL WorldGroup, Martini has more than 20 years of finance and corporate strategy experience with such companies as TCI Communications, a provider of cable TV, broadband data, and telecommunication services, and Pacific Telesis (now SBC Communications), a leading provider of communications and information services. As CFO for TCI Communications' West Region, Martini managed all business operations and finance for the company's regional cable TV, broadband data and telecommunications entity, which had annual revenues of more than $1 billion and assets of approximately $5 billion. Martini also led the effort to lower TCI Communications' cost structure and significantly improve service by consolidating operations and call centers, while growing revenues through company acquisitions. Martini has also served more than 15 years with Pacific Telesis in various senior-level finance and strategy positions, including as vice president and CFO for Pacific Bell Communications, a Pacific Telesis subsidiary.
"I am very excited to have joined @Road," Martini said. "I believe the company is in a unique position to have the right set of solutions, in the right markets, at the right time. I also believe that @Road has demonstrated a viable business model that can produce continued profits. My focus will be helping the @Road executive management team carry out their customer and business growth strategies while at the same time maximizing shareholder value."
For more information on @Road and its services, visit www.atroad.com.