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IRD Appoints Heimo Haub to Lead Newly Formed IRD Europe GmbHSASKATOON, SK, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - International Road Dynamics Inc. ("IRD" or the "Company"), a Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF) announces that it has appointed Heimo Haub as Managing Director for IRD Europe GmbH ("IRD Europe"). Effective January 10, 2022, Mr. Haub will lead the newly formed division and will report to Rish Malhotra, CEO of IRD. IRD Europe will operationally integrate the Belgian subsidiary ICOMS Detections as well as the recent German acquisitions Sensor Line and VDS under one organization. IRD Europe will directly service the Company's European customers and partners who will continue to benefit from IRD's high-quality products and ITS technologies that improve road safety and enhance environmental sustainability. Additionally, IRD's new and existing European customers will also benefit from receiving customer service locally. "I am very pleased to welcome Heimo to the IRD team," said Rish Malhotra, CEO of IRD. "He has significant experience in the European ITS industry, including in the area of enforcement, a segment where IRD is a global leader today. Consolidating our European operations under his leadership will drive execution of our strategy, strengthen our presence with customers enabling them to embrace the sustainable route to improving transportation safety, and accelerate both our organic and acquisitive growth opportunities in the region." Heimo Haub is an experienced ITS executive with a track record of more than 15 years in the industry with a focus on Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and Tolling technologies. Since 2005, Heimo has worked at EFKON, a global ITS and tolling leader based in Austria and with operations worldwide. During his career at EFKON, Heimo held leadership roles that included Head of Product Management, Technical Director and Vice President Sales, Marketing and Business Development. Heimo is well respected in the industry and has been active in Europe, Africa and Asia where his customer-oriented approach helped to expand the business and open-up new markets, such as in the Nordic region. Heimo has an MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from Technical University Graz. "This is an exciting time to be in the TS industry and for me to be joining IRD," said Mr. Haub. "As countries look to upgrade their infrastructure with tech-enabled solutions focused on improving safety, mobility and environmental standards, IRD is well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. The company has a well-respected brand, one that stands for quality, reliability and service, and has a strong foundation of operations and customers in Europe from which to grow from. I look forward to making our European journey a success story." About IRD About Quarterhill Forward-Looking Information View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ird-appoints-heimo-haub-to-lead-newly-formed-ird-europe-gmbh-301437688.html SOURCE International Road Dynamics |