NNG, the leading global automotive navigation provider, has announced the hiring of Jeffrey Rehm as Director of Business Development. This addition highlights NNG’s plans to further expand its influence in the North American region.

Budapest, 09^th of March – Operating in the North American market since 2010, NNG has experienced tremendous growth in the region, evidenced by a Bronze Stevie Award last year. In line with this growth, Jeffrey Rehm joined the NNG North America organization, effective December 2014. His key role will be to support OEM relations within NNG’s business framework. Mr. Rehm’s automotive and technological expertise will allow NNG to offer even more OEM-tailored services and products for automotive partners and will offer greater support to North American partners and regional projects.

Mr. Rehm has a diverse background and brings to NNG more than 20 years of experience in automotive OEM electronics. After earning his degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, he broadened his expertise through roles in a variety of fields, including electronics manufacturing, cost accounting, sales, and business management. Previous assignments with companies like Hitachi, Kenwood, and Rockford Fosgate included extensive work with international and U.S. carmakers and their Tier-1 partners. Within those roles, he successfully developed and managed business in the areas of in-cockpit infotainment electronics with a primary focus on audio systems, components, and navigation systems.

“This is an incredible opportunity. The evolution of today’s complex automotive systems demands expertise related to software, and it’s an honor to be part of such a great organization that is truly at the forefront of this evolution. Technologies such as connected navigation services, over-the-air updates, and NNG’s NavFusion solution are going to revolutionize the in-car experience,” said Mr Rehm.