# Teletrac Navman Appoints Ricardo Buranello as CEO

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- Published: 2026-09-09T07:35:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

_Alain Samaha to Continue Serving on Board of Directors_

SYDNEY, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — [Teletrac Navman](https://www.teletracnavman.com.au/),
a leading global provider of intelligent fleet and asset management solutions, today
announced that it has named current Chief Financial and Operating Officer Ricardo
Buranello as Teletrac Navman’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1,
2026. Mr Buranello succeeds Alain Samaha, who will continue in the CEO role through
September 30, 2026, to ensure a seamless transition. Mr Samaha will remain a member
of Teletrac Navman’s Board of Directors and continue supporting the Company’s long-
term vision and strategic planning.

Mr Buranello is a seasoned executive with more than two decades of international
experience across telematics, IoT, and high-growth technology businesses. Having
served as Chief Financial and Operating Officer since joining Teletrac Navman, he
brings deep financial and operational expertise, a strong strategic orientation,
and an intimate knowledge of the business that make him ideally suited to lead the
Company into its next chapter. Mr Buranello previously held leadership roles at 
Telit Cinterion, Siemens and Totvs.

"This represents an ideal time for Teletrac’s next phase of leadership, and we’re
confident that Ricardo is the right person for the job," said Jonathan Olefson, 
Chairman of the Board at Teletrac Navman. "Ricardo is a proven, mission-oriented
leader who understands our business from the inside out. We look forward to what
he and the entire team will accomplish."

"Alain helped transform Teletrac into a global leader in telematics and fleet management
solutions. We are grateful for his vision, passion, and many contributions, and 
look forward to working with him on the Board," continued Olefson.

Mr Samaha stated, "Leading Teletrac has been one of the great privileges of my professional
life. I am proud of what we have done together, and I am equally excited about what
lies ahead for Teletrac. Ricardo is the right leader for this moment. His strategic
clarity and deep understanding of our business will serve Teletrac, our customers,
and our employees well into the future."

Mr Buranello added, "I am honoured by the trust the Board has placed in me and energised
by the opportunities ahead. Our customers, employees, and partners can count on 
the same dedication to innovation, excellence, and delivering meaningful results
that has been at the core of Teletrac since the beginning."

Under Mr Buranello’s leadership, Teletrac Navman will continue advancing its cloud-
based, AI-powered connected mobility platform while building on the growth, stability,
and customer focus that have long defined the Company.

**About Teletrac Navman**

Teletrac Navman empowers the industries that transform and sustain our futures with
simple and intelligent solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability
of their operation. As a connected mobility platform for industries that manage 
vehicle and equipment assets, Teletrac Navman simplifies the complex so that its
customers can transform the way they work through cloud-based solutions that leverage
AI to unlock the power of operational insight. The company operates globally, with
offices worldwide and headquarters in Northbrook, IL. For more information visit
[https://www.teletracnavman.com.au/](https://www.teletracnavman.com.au/).

**About Respida**

Respida is a software-focused private equity firm with decades of combined investing
and operating experience. The firm partners with management teams at growth-oriented
software and software-enabled companies, bringing hands-on operational rigor and
financial discipline to drive growth and build durable market leaders. For more 
information, visit [https://respida.com/.](https://respida.com/)

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