Javad GNSS Names VP of New Machine Control Division

Javad GNSS Inc. has appointed Zdenko (Kuzo) Kurtovic, former CEO of GeoAstor and Swissat, as vice president of Machine Control & GIS, a new division of Javad GNSS.

Kurtovic has 20 years of experience in the surveying industry, and for the past 17 years has been the CEO of Swiss-based GeoAstor and Swissat. Javad GNSS is in the process of introducing a new generation of GNSS technology for all applications, including complete sets of hardware and software for all precision applications such as surveying, geodesy, construction, machine control, mining, precision navigation, aviation and timing, according to the company.

Kurtovic's role will be to bring benefits to the company through his experience as a systems integrator and his knowledge of real-time GIS mapping, Javad GNSS said. He will also provide direction in product development, product management and marketing strategies. Kurtovic holds a geodetic engineering degree from the University of Zagreb.