Scott Holland Joins Navis as Vice President, Market Development for Intermodal Rail
OAKLAND, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation and the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, today announced the appointment of Scott Holland as vice president, market development for Navis’ intermodal rail business. Scott joined Navis in May 2011, bringing more than 21 years of experience in intermodal rail terminal operating system (TOS) design, development and product management.
“We’re thrilled to add Scott to the Navis team”
As part of the Navis team, Scott will focus on market strategy, existing customer relationships, and technology and automation integration. He will be responsible for expanding Navis’ rail TOS offering and customer base globally.
“I am excited to combine my experience in intermodal rail with Navis’ expertise and established global presence in the maritime industry,” said Holland. “I’m confident Navis will provide our rail customers with best of breed automation technologies.”
Throughout his career, Scott has served intermodal rail clients throughout the world, with a primary focus over the past decade on North American Class I carriers. Prior to joining Navis, Scott was vice president, intermodal at RMI, a portfolio company of the Carlyle group with a primary focus on short-line and regional rail train management systems and care hire accounting. He was responsible for management of RMI’s Intermodal Solutions division in Austin, TX, with direct oversight for product strategy, research, development, client services and project management for the OASIS and AutoTrack TOS as well as the Vantage Business Intelligence platform.
Prior to RMI, Scott held the development director position at Optimization Alternatives (purchased by RMI in February, 2008), as well as a variety of managerial and technical roles in intermodal TOS development. He was responsible for all aspects of software development and maintenance as well as product quality and technical staff recruiting and retention.
Scott graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS degree in engineering and a Master of Science degree in operations research with a focus on combinatorial optimization.
“We’re thrilled to add Scott to the Navis team,” said Bill Walsh, president and CEO of Navis, LLC. “The expertise Scott brings to our intermodal rail business will help ensure our solutions and customer service meets the needs of our rail customers, and will allow for continued expansion of our offerings.”
About Navis, LLC
Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, is the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, standing the test of time. Navis combines industry best practices with innovative technology and world-class services to enable our customers to maximize performance and reduce risk. Whether tracking cargo through a port, automating equipment operations, or managing multiple terminals through an integrated, centralized solution, Navis provides a holistic approach to operational optimization, providing customers with improved visibility, velocity and measurable business results. www.navis.com
About Cargotec Corporation
Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea – wherever cargo is on the move. Cargotec's daughter brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are recognized leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Cargotec's global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance of equipment. Cargotec's sales totaled EUR 2.6 billion in 2010 and it employs approximately 10,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com