Telematics specialist Isotrak has appointed a new executive chairman and CEO as it announces its new leadership team.

Jim Sumner, executive chairman of Isotrak.

Jim Sumner, former managing director of Leyland Trucks, becomes executive chairman and brings significant leadership experience in the commercial vehicle industry. He led the transformation of Leyland Trucks over a 10-year period following its acquisition by PACCAR Inc. Following this he led the turnaround of bus and coach manufacturer Optare plc, which was acquired by Ashok Leyland of India, and was most recently chairman of car parts distributor Andrew Page until its sale to LKQ Corporation.

In addition, Tony English, former managing director of MiX Telematics Europe, becomes Isotrak CEO. English brings over 20 years in the fleet management, telematics, SaaS and technology markets. English was one of two major shareholders in fleet management software provider Tranman Solutions, which was sold to the RAC (formerly Lex Service).

Most recently, he was managing director of MiX Telematics Europe, leading the business through a period of transformation, and part of the management team who floated MiX Telematics Group on the NYSE.

The Isotrak Board will also include non-executive directors, Dan Adler and Mark Rogerson from Lyceum Capital, and John Hawkins, who previously served on the Board as chairman.

“Isotrak’s mission over the next few years is to work with customers to create opportunity and competitive edge from their fleet assets and strategies,” commented Tony English. “Central to this will be our ability to deliver software and services in the ideal format for their needs, backed up by levels of customer care which add enormous value and allow them to focus on innovation.”