New chief exec at GeoSLAM

GeoSLAM, the Bingham supplier of 3D SLAM-based handheld indoor mapping systems, has named a new chief executive.

Richard Betts joins as the firm’s new, with John Allan hired as vice president of sales and marketing.

Betts has previously worked as President of Mettoni Inc, a provider of unified communication software solutions with operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific, and held the position of executive vice president of sales and marketing for Enghouse Interactive in the Americas.

He said: “What GeoSLAM has achieved in just four years is impressive – the company is renowned for its ZEB1 and ZEB-REVO handheld mobile mapping devices and boasts a global network of over 45 distributors across 35 territories.

“The next four years will be about establishing GeoSLAM as the global leader in its field and beyond, by continuing to develop its own cutting-edge technologies and providing an invaluable service to many sectors.

“I can’t wait to get to work with such an exciting and promising company.”

Allan added: “I’m really looking forward to building up GeoSLAM’s commercial infrastructure and strengthening its offering. It’s a young business with a lot of talent that is sure to grow rapidly.”