LEADERSHIP TEAM
Creating telematics solutions that allow organizations to track, monitor, and protect their vital assets, helping people and businesses work smarter.
A World of Experience
Our leadership team brings expertise from market-leading industry innovators to multi-national enterprises in fleet management, automotive, software, networking and high value consumer goods to drive the innovation, excellence and transformation our customers have come to expect from us.
Cynthia Paul, CFA is the Chief Investment Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Lynrock Lake LP. She serves on the Board of Directors and on the Executive Committee of the Board of Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT), a network intelligence and security-as-a-service software solutions provider. Cynthia serves on the Board of Directors and on the Strategic Committee of the Board of ON24, Inc. (NYSE: ONTF), an enterprise software company that provides a cloud-based sales and marketing platform for digital engagement. She serves as Chairperson of Uplynk, Inc., a privately-held cloud-based software company that provides an end-to-end video streaming platform for broadcasters, media companies, and content owners worldwide. From 2018 until the company’s sale in 2021, Cynthia served on the Board of Directors of DSP Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: DSPG), a publicly-traded semiconductor company. She served as Chairperson of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee, a member of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Cynthia served as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Conexant Systems, LLC, a privately-held semiconductor company, from 2013 until the company’s sale in 2017. From 2002 to 2017, Cynthia served as a portfolio manager at Soros Fund Management LLC (“SFM”), where she managed a portfolio across corporate credit, convertible and equity securities. She joined SFM in 2000 and served on SFM’s Investment Committee. Prior to joining SFM, she worked at The Palladin Group in 1999 and at JP Morgan from 1994 to 1999, most recently as Head of Convertible Research. Ms. Paul graduated from Princeton University in 1994 with an Independent Major in Statistics and Operations Research, a Certificate from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, and a Certificate in Engineering Management Systems. Ms. Paul is an advisory board member and former board member of AlphaSense Inc., a software company providing intelligent search to enterprise customers.
Maurizio Iperti joined LoJack Italia in 2008 and will serve as Chief Executive Officer of CalAmp, after leading the Connected Car Solutions business.
Throughout his tenure, Maurizio led LoJack’s expansion, increasing the number of acquired LoJack Licensee Units in the UK and Mexico, and opening new LoJack Units in Spain and France.
By providing B2B and B2B2C intelligent solutions that deliver significant returns on investment and opportunities to generate additional revenue, LoJack Connected Car Solutions has developed international agreements with OEMs and dealerships, enabling further geographical expansion.
Iperti has extensive experience in the SaaS and automobile sectors. Over the past 25 years, he has driven growth and created value for companies in the Pirelli and Momo groups, holding international responsibilities in the United States (California), Sweden, and Russia.
He graduated in Economics and Business Administration from Luigi Bocconi University in Milan.
Jikun Kim joined CalAmp as Chief Financial Officer in January 2023. Prior to joining CalAmp, Jikun served as the Chief Financial Officer at Momentus Inc. where he successfully navigated through a challenging de-SPAC process and then operated the public company. Prior to Momentus, Jikun served as the Chief Financial Officer of public and private companies operating in the semiconductor, 3D printing and aerospace and defense industries. In many of his roles, he has consistently showcased an ability to build business platforms that generate predictable future revenue growth and cash flow. Jikun holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley, MS in Electrical Engineering from UC Los Angeles and has an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Telematics Solutions
Telematics Solutions
Paul Washicko is the General Manager for Telematics Solutions and Senior Vice President of Product Management for CalAmp and leads an accomplished team across the company’s telematics portfolio of hardware and software solutions. Paul has more than 20 years of leadership experience in telematics spanning engineering, operations management, strategy, product development, and M&A. Prior to joining CalAmp, he was the VP and General Manager of ConMet’s Digital Business Unit and previously led CalAmp’s SaaS Telematics Business Unit as VP/GM. Paul started his career in telematics as President of Networkcar, a telematics company he led through years of high growth and eventual sale to Hughes Telematics. He led a team at Networkcar, which pioneered remote diagnostics and asset management for vehicle fleets.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona and an MBA from the Marshall School at the University of Southern California.
Student Safety
Student Safety
Massimo Braga has been working with LoJack Italia since January 2009, becoming General Manager LoJack Italia in 2021. Under his leadership LoJack Italia developed successfully Rental/Leasing channel providing Return on Investment and new business models. Furthermore, he is now leading key global OEM programs and coordinates the international OEM Data Monetization effort.
He is a manager who has gained in-depth experience in the areas of Marketing, Sales, After Sales and Operations. He has held positions of responsibility in the Automotive, Rent a Car and Local Public Transport sectors. He has in fact worked for Ford, Renault, Honda, Hertz, Maggiore Rent and the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group.
For 9 years he also worked as a Senior Partner of Areté Methodos, a strategic and operational consultancy firm specializing in the Automotive sector.
Braga graduated in Business Economics from the Luigi Bocconi University in Milan.
Managing Director of Tracker Network (UK)
Managing Director of Tracker Network (UK)
Mark has been working in connected vehicle intelligence for the last 14 years, most recently at Tracker Network (UK) Ltd, the UK’s leading stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) specialist and provider of telematics solutions.
Mark has been instrumental in delivering a turn-around strategy at Tracker since he joined in August 2019, securing and building relationships with premium OEMs, top automotive retailers and leading UK insurers. Tracker is on a strong and profitable growth trajectory; in 2025 it will deliver its highest revenues in more than 10 years.
In addition to top line growth, Mark has overseen Tracker’s retention of its exclusive 30-year partnership with UK policing and has driven the continued innovation of Tracker’s proprietary VHF product portfolio. It is a combination of these two unique elements that has underpinned Tracker’s market leading recovery rates, providing peace of mind for Tracker’s customers by protecting what matters most to them.
Over the last twenty-five years, including his time at Vodafone and Cable & Wireless, Mark has played pivotal roles in acquiring and integrating businesses, leading sales through indirect partners globally and driving innovative initiatives across market expansion, data monetisation and channel development.
Emilio Cruz Urquiza is Vice President & General Manager of LoJack México, where he leads the company’s mission to deliver cutting-edge vehicle recovery and telematics solutions. With over 25 years of experience in technology, geospatial intelligence, and mobility services, Emilio has built a career around innovation, strategic growth, and disruptive product development.
He began his entrepreneurial journey in 1995 by acquiring a digital mapping company, later sold to the Volkswagen Group. He then held senior roles at VW, NAVTEQ, Maxar Technologies, and Cambridge Mobile Telematics, where he led regional sales and business development across Latin America and Spain. His expertise spans geospatial technologies, SaaS platforms, and insurance-focused mobility solutions.
Emilio holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and ITESM, and a Master’s in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University. At LoJack México, he is driving a new phase of innovation and expansion, strengthening partnerships with OEMs, insurers, and public authorities to enhance vehicle security nationwide.
José Ignacio Rubio González is the General Manager of LoJack Iberia, overseeing operations in Spain and Portugal, and supporting strategic development across the LATAM region and LoJack France. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive, insurance, and telematics sectors, he has built a strong track record in commercial leadership, product innovation, andinternational business development. LoJack Iberia experiences over his leadership a strong growth developing LoJack´s proposal not only in Spain & Portugal, but also supporting Spanish companies expansion in Europe and LATAM.
Before leading LoJack Iberia, José spent 13 years at Grupo Detector, LoJack’s former licensee in Spain, where he held progressive roles including Regional Director, B2B Sales Director, and ultimately Commercial & Marketing Director. During this time, José reached agreements with the 85% of the Spanish Insurance Industry, helping the insurance companies to reduce the impact on the bottom line from car thefts. He also gained experience preivously in fleet leasing working for Hertz Lease and ALD Automotive (currently Ayvens).
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Complutense University, along with three master’s degrees: in Marketing and Sales Management and Strategic Sales Leadership from ESIC Business School, and in Insurance Management from the MAPFRE Foundation. He is fluent in English and has working proficiency in French and Italian.
Benoist Gary is the Managing Director of LoJack France, part of CalAmp’s international operations.
With other two decades of leadership experience in automotive, he brings deep expertise in sales development, innovation and strategic execution.
Before being the General Manager of Lojack France, Benoist spent 14 years at Traqueur group, French Lojack licensee, where he held various positions including financial director and then sales director before being director of the Automotive business unit bringing together car manufacturers, automotive groups, B2B.
During this period, he developed various programs such as OEM data, agreements with leading automotive groups but also customer conquest and loyalty operations.
At LoJack, he oversees the development of connected vehicle solutions for automotive manufacturers, dealer groups, leasing companies, insurers, and fleet operators in France market but at European level.
Benoist Gary holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance from the University of Rennes and continues to contribute to innovation and growth in the mobility sector.
Ali Ghulamali is Vice President of Engineering at CalAmp. He is responsible for Hardware, Embedded Software, Cloud Platform and Application Software development. In addition, he oversees Quality Engineering and Technical Program Management. Ali joined CalAmp in 2017 bringing with him 20+ years of experience in software development and building scalable solutions with cross functional teams spread across the globe.
Ali holds a degree in Information & Computer Science from University of California, Irvine.
James has worked for Tracker for over 28 years, joining the business in 1997, with increasing responsibilities across Product and Operations throughout his career.
Tracker was owned by the RBS Group from 2008-2014 and during this time, James gained extensive corporate experience as he was seconded to Sales and Operations roles within RBS Bank, Lombard Vehicle Management and Direct Line Group.
James has managed all operational areas of Tracker’s business from sales operations, sales and service, control room management, programme management, supply chain management and product operations.
He is a key member of the Connected Car Services Leadership team successfully delivering multiple complex programmes including the outsourcing of the Trackers control room and device installation activities, contact centre service delivery, and standing up the full operations for a rapidly scaling Usage Based Insurance business. He has delivered a number of cost management programmes, including a number of SIM migration programmes, and provides full support for all product operations across the CCS group.
In 2024, James led the development and rollout of the next generation of LoJack’s Stolen Vehicle Recovery Hardware, delivering this fundamental refresh to all LoJack operating companies and LoJack licensees worldwide. The increased capabilities these new devices have, has been a leading contributory factor in the significant growth that LoJack has seen globally.