Author
Neil Cawse | Founder and CEO | Canada
Neil Cawse is the founder and CEO of Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle technology and data intelligence. Under his leadership, Geotab has grown to millions of subscriptions in over 160 countries, helping businesses drive safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency through AI and IoT innovation.
Expertise
- Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Product Vision
- Telematics and Connected Vehicles
- Sustainable Transportation
- Data and Analytics
- Fleet Management
Education
- BSc Eng (Electrical), University of the Witwatersrand
Accomplishments
- Awarded Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Ontario, 2015
- Led Geotab to become the number one ranked commercial telematics provider worldwide two years in a row in 2019 and 2020, recognized by ABI Research
Neil Cawse: Lack of appetite for risk is holding the Canadian economy back
Opinion: Canada has all the ingredients to be an economic superstar, but we must make the leap from ideas to action
May 12, 2025
2 minute read
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Geotab CEO Neil Cawse on Pragmatic Sustainability
Evolving our approach in a changing world
March 26, 2025
1 minute read
Geotab CEO’s Perspective on EV Adoption - Tackling the Bump in the Road
On World EV Day, We Reflect on the Global Progress and Challenges of Electrification
September 7, 2024
3 minute read
Insights from Neil Cawse on Geotab’s 2023 Sustainability and Impact Report
The world can’t wait. The need for fast, meaningful action is now.
April 3, 2024
2 minute read
The Road Ahead: Geotab Connect and the Next Era of Transportation
Reshaping the industry through collaboration
February 6, 2024
1 minute read
How the curve algorithm for GPS logging works
Curve logging is Geotab’s patented method of moving data efficiently from vehicle to server. Learn how the curve algorithm for GPS logging works.
May 19, 2022
3 minute read
A letter from Geotab on COVID-19: We’re in it together
A thank you and open letter from CEO Neil Cawse on the steps Geotab is taking during this unprecedented time.
April 8, 2020
2 minute read
Are you getting the most out of your telematics data?
It’s all about the data. CEO Neil Cawse talks about best practices for working with telematics data and why having an open platform is essential.
October 13, 2016
9 minute read
Why are my notifications late? [FAQs]
Quick FAQ on logging, exceptions, notifications, and ProPlus. Geotab CEO Neil Cawse answers: "Why are my notifications late?"
February 8, 2016
3 minute read