Digital compliance and fleet safety technology provider CheckedSafe has appointed Dr Michael Galvin as Non-Executive Chairman. In that role he will drive what the supplier says is the next phase of its growth.
Dr Galvin brings extensive board-level, commercial and industry experience to the position. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration, and has more than 40 years’ experience in the road transport, private hire and taxi sectors.
He was also recently appointed as a Commissioner at the Independent Transport Commission, where he plays an active role in shaping discussions around the future of transport.
With CheckedSafe, Dr Galvin will support the board and leadership team as the business continues to strengthen its position as a partner for fleet operators, transport providers and businesses across multiple sectors.
It currently has over 1,500 customers and is prominent in digital vehicle compliance, driver safety and operational oversight solutions. Its technology helps organisations to improve safety, streamline compliance, and meet increasingly complex legislative and regulatory requirements.
Speaking about his appointment, Dr Galvin says: “I am delighted to be joining CheckedSafe as Non-Executive Chairman at such an exciting stage of the company’s development.
“CheckedSafe has built an outstanding reputation for innovation, compliance excellence and improving safety outcomes across the transport sector. Its products play an important role in helping organisations to ensure the safety of their teams, drivers, road users and wider business operations, while supporting compliance with legislation and regulation.
“The business has established strong foundations and a clear strategic direction. I look forward to working closely with the board and management team to support the company’s continued growth and expansion into new markets and opportunities.”
CheckedSafe co-founders Gary Hawthorne and Darran Harris have welcomed Dr Galvin. The business says that his appointment reflects its focus on ensuring that its board “is appropriately constituted to support the company’s long-term ambitions and maintain the highest standards of governance.”
