Harold Goddijn

Automotive Hall of Fame Honors Harold Goddijn with Mobility Innovator Award

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Friday, July 23, 2021

DEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harold Goddijn, Co-founder and CEO of location technology specialist TomTom ( TOM2 ), is the recipient of the Automotive Hall of Fames first-ever Mobility Innovator Award .

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harold Goddijn, Co-founder and CEO of location technology specialist TomTom ( TOM2 ), is the recipient of the Automotive Hall of Fames first-ever Mobility Innovator Award .
  • Goddijn was presented with the award in honor of his contribution to mobility at the 2020/21 Induction & Awards Ceremony.
  • "This award recognizes the outstanding work Harold Goddijn has accomplished by introducing new technologies and services that are redefining mobility," said Automotive Hall of Fame President Sarah Cook.
  • Its fantastic to be a part of the greatest mobility revolution since the invention of the car, said Harold Goddijn, Co-founder and CEO of TomTom.

TomTom Joins Autoware Foundation

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TomTom ( TOM2 ), the leading independent location technology specialist, today announced that it has joined the Autoware Foundation.

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  • AMSTERDAM, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TomTom ( TOM2 ), the leading independent location technology specialist, today announced that it has joined the Autoware Foundation.
  • TomTom will support the Autoware Foundation by creating a turnkey open-source interface to TomTom AutoStream .
  • Autoware is a true leader in open-source autonomous driving software, said Willem Strijbosch, Head of Autonomous Driving at TomTom.
  • "We are excited to welcome TomTom to the Autoware Foundation.

Sumitomo Electric and TomTom Collaborate to Improve Road Safety and Traffic Congestion

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Working together, the companies will create mobility solutions designed to improve road safety and traffic congestion.

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  • Working together, the companies will create mobility solutions designed to improve road safety and traffic congestion.
  • Harold Goddijn, CEO, TomTom, said: Our vision of a safe and autonomous world can only be achieved by working with innovative, expert partners like Sumitomo Electric.
  • Were very excited about the possibilities of our collaboration in tackling global mobility problems like traffic congestion and road safety.
  • TomTom is the leading independent location technology specialist, shaping mobility with highly accurate maps, navigation software, real-time traffic information and services.

Bridgestone Europe Completes Acquisition of TomTom Telematics

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Monday, April 1, 2019

Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (Bridgestone), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation in EMEA, the worlds largest tyre and rubber company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics (Telematics), the leading provider of digital fleet solutions in Europe, for 910 million.

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  • Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (Bridgestone), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation in EMEA, the worlds largest tyre and rubber company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics (Telematics), the leading provider of digital fleet solutions in Europe, for 910 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190401005461/en/
    Bridgestone Europe Completes Acquisition of TomTom Telematics (Graphic: Business Wire)
    First announced on 22 January 2019, the acquisition has now passed the relevant regulatory stages, had full approval from TomToms shareholders, and received a positive response from TomToms works council.
  • Telematics will operate within Bridgestone as a standalone business while taking advantage of the strong brand equity, large customer base, global reach and retail network of Bridgestone.
  • Harold Goddijn, CEO TomTom, said: Were delighted that Bridgestone recognizes the talent and skills in TomTom Telematics, and intends to grow the business to its full potential.