Our Story

Our Story

About EROAD

EROAD is a fully integrated technology, tolling and services provider, based in Auckland, New Zealand. We were the first company in the world to implement a GNSS/cellular-based road charging solution across an entire country.

We design and manufacture in-vehicle hardware, operate secure payment and merchant gateways and offer web-based value-added services.

EROAD modernises road charging and compliance for road transport by replacing paper-based systems with easy-to-use electronic systems.

We are the largest provider of road user charges (RUC) compliance in New Zealand, and a leading provider of health and safety compliance and fleet management solutions.

EROAD is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) and Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) under the stock symbol of ERD.

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Executive Team

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Mark Heine • Chief Executive Officer
Mark began his tenure as CEO in June 2022. With a deep knowledge of EROAD’s business coupled with his well established legal expertise, Mark is best placed to lead EROAD. Mark joined EROAD in 2015 after establishing himself as a well regarded lawyer in NZ and Australia. He has experience across a range of legal areas including corporate, commercial, M&A, litigation, privacy, IP and antitrust. Mark has also been employed as a barrister in New Zealand and holds current practicing certificates for New Zealand and Australia. He holds an LLB and BA from the University of Otago.
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David Kenneson • Co-Chief Executive Officer
David has more than 25 years of experience spearheading business transformation and operational excellence across high-tech, manufacturing, and professional services industries. His track record includes driving substantial P&L performance, executing robust growth strategies, and leading complex business transformations with a keen entrepreneurial spirit. David holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and a BS in Production & Operations Management. A member of The Revenue Collective and a former VP of the Northeast PA Chapter of APICS, David's professional affiliations reflect his commitment to the industry and continuous learning.
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Konrad Stempniak • Executive General Manager ANZ
Konrad joined EROAD as General Manager - Australia in February 2021, before his promotion to EGM Australia/New Zealand in January 2023. He is an accomplished executive leader with experience 10+ years experience in strategic operations, technical sales and building high performing teams. Based in Sydney, Konrad holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of NSW (with excellence), a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education and recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Director course with AICD. Konrad loves to support community initiatives and is a volunteer surf life saver.
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Margaret Warrington • Chief Finance Officer
Margaret joined EROAD in September 2020 and was formally appointed as CFO in November 2022, having served as acting CFO since May. With more than 12 years’ experience in senior finance and commercial positions across multiple sectors in New Zealand, Margaret is a highly experienced finance professional. Her previous roles include Head of Finance at Summerset Group, CFO at Statistics New Zealand and acting CFO at the Inland Revenue Department. As CFO, Margaret heads EROAD’s global corporate division and she brings a fresh and relatable approach to corporate finance. Margaret is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in Teaching from the University of Wellington.
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Aaron Latimer • Chief Operating Officer
Aaron recently re-joined EROAD as Chief Operating Officer after 18 months as VP of Operations at Syft Technologies. Having previously served as EROAD’s Global Supply Chain Manager, Aaron brings extensive knowledge of the business and significant supply chain management expertise. His background in manufacturing, operations management, strategy, logistics, and business process improvements make Aaron a great addition to the Executive Team. Aaron is based in New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury.
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Steen Andersen • Chief Transformation Officer
Steen joined EROAD as Chief Transformation Officer in February 2023, leading the transformation office. Steen brings extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, product management, customer operations and enterprise resource. He has held senior positions including Chief Customer Service Officer, Chief Delivery Officer and VP of Sales and Professional Services. Based in North America, Steen holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Aarhus University.
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Akinyemi Koyi • President North America & Chief Innovation officer
Akinyemi Koyi (AK) has more than 20 years of experience as a leader and innovator in the technology sector. Working in a variety of industries, Akinyemi has built, managed and nurtured highly skilled, successful teams while overseeing complex engineering projects. He joined EROAD in 2021 when EROAD acquired Coretex, a telematics company where Akinyemi was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Akinyemi brings to EROAD a dedication to innovation, a people-focused leadership style and a commitment to creating technology solutions that make our customers safer and more successful. Akinyemi brings to EROAD a dedication to innovation, people-focused leadership and a commitment to creating technology solutions that support the safety and success of our customers.
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Craig Marris • Chief Sustainability Officer & EVP Mixed Fleets
Craig was the Executive Vice President Mixed Fleets in North America and is a one of the Co-founders of Coretex and launched the North American Operations in 2006. Craig has been instrumental in establishing the distributor network, launching the compliance solution in 2009, and led the direct sales growth for Coretex. This new role allows Craig to capitalise on his keen interest in climate change data science and apply this to help fleets navigate their transitions effectively to more sustainable operations. Craig has a double degree in Marketing and Economics from Otago University and is a recent graduate from the Harvard Business School of Analytics, graduating with distinction.
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Dean Marris • Chief Data Science Officer & EVP Construction
As one of the co-founders of Coretex, Dean joined the EROAD team following the acquisition in 2021. With a strong automotive background, Dean brings a wealth of knowledge in this area. He was the President and founding member of International Telematics in New Zealand before his role as EVP of Sales and Distribution in North America for Coretex. Dean holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Marketing and Economics and is recent graduate from the Harvard Business School of Analytics and Data Science graduating with distinction. With established skills in telematics, coupled with significant business and analytics knowledge and experience, Dean is a key member of EROAD’s North American leadership team.
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Jeremy Wilton • Vice President Product and Engineering
Jeremy joined EROAD in October 2020, spearheading product research and development for hardware devices. With 20+ years of experience in crafting and implementing product strategies for hardware and software organisations across APAC and North America, Jeremy brings invaluable expertise to his role having worked for several Forbes 2000 Global technology companies. Holding a BSc in Computer Science, he combines technical acumen with a proven track record of commercial success, driving EROAD’s innovation in the transportation industry.
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Tim Mole • Director of Technology
Tim is an experienced senior leader in data, analytics and engineering with more than 29 years’ experience. He joined EROAD in December 2021 as Director of Analytics and Insight before moving into the Director of Technology role. Throughout his career, Tim has held management roles at Xero, Humm Group and Intergen. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science and Operations Research from University of Canterbury. Alongside Jeremy Wilton, Tim oversees the product, development and engineering team until EROAD appoints a permanent Chief Technology Officer.
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Shelley Prentice • Chief People Officer
With a wealth of global HR experience, Shelley heads the People and Capability function at EROAD. In April 2023, she joined the team after serving as a senior executive at Piritahi, where she led Operational Excellence on behalf of Kāinga Ora. With over two decades experience in various senior and executive roles spanning multiple sectors, Shelley is deeply committed to driving transformative change. She believes in strategically developing culture, capability and optimisation of work practices that empower high-performance and sustainable growth. Shelley holds a Bachelor of Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Hospitality Management from Auckland University of Technology.

Delivering intelligence you can trust, for a better world tomorrow.

At EROAD, we believe you can’t plan where you are going tomorrow, if you don’t know where you are today. The businesses we serve are at the heart of their local economies. They don’t just need data, they need intelligence. Reliable, accurate and real-time insight enabling them to make decisions which move us all forward towards a safer and more sustainable future.

Empowering transformation

Our goal is to become a system of record for our clients, serving as a catalyst for change. Through our platform, they can obtain data, analyse it, and take action to digitally transform their operations. We offer more than just telematics; we deliver unparalleled insights to enhance fleet and operational performance. We empower transformation by increasing efficiency, enhancing productivity, managing safety, compliance and measuring sustainability.