SYDNEY: Dubber Corporation Limited [ASX:DUB] announced the appointment of Matthew Bellizia as its new CEO, effective from 10 September 2024.
Matthew comes to the role with extensive and relevant global technology business experience.
His most recent role for 20 years was co-founder and CEO of Mobile Tracking and Data Pty Ltd (MTData), a business which supplies a software platform and mobile technologies to a range of industries including transport, taxi, mining, government, and service-related industries. MTData operated throughout Australia, NZ, USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
The business was in Deloitte Fast 50 Growth for three consecutive years and grew to over $70m in revenue and 160 staff globally.
MTData’s transport technology business was bought by Telstra in late 2017, and Matthew continued to be CEO until August 2023, while A2B Australia bought MTData’s taxi technology business in 2018, where Matthew continued to consult until June 2024.
Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Computer Science) degree and started his career as a software engineer, followed by roles of Software Manager, Product Manager, and General Manager of International Sales and Marketing prior to his CEO appointment in 2003.
Dubber Chairman, Neil Wilson, said: “After an extensive search, the Dubber board is delighted to announce Matthew Bellizia as Dubber’s new CEO. Matthew has extensive experience in global technology businesses.
Importantly, Matthew has a deep understanding of the importance of data to drive business outcomes, which aligns with the Dubber solution’s current and future direction.
He has the skills and experience to lead the company to its target of operating cash flow break-even in FY25 and to build market share and revenue growth into the future.”
Incoming CEO, Matthew Bellizia, said: “I’m very excited to be joining Dubber and leading the company on the next part of its growth journey.
Dubber has a number of key fundamental attributes, including strong customer retention and a technology platform with over 225 communication service provider relationships to deliver its exciting conversational intelligence products.
It presents a unique opportunity to build from this strong base and streamline the business to align with the company’s dual objectives of growth and profitability.”