Aptella appoints new CEO

Aptella has announced Greg Macklin as its new chief executive officer (CEO), which will take effect on April 1.

Macklin is currently Aptella’s chief operating officer and will take over from current CEO Martin Nix, who has acted in the role for 15 years and will transition to a non-executive director position.

Macklin’s appointment follows a global recruitment process that attracted exceptional candidates.

“We were fortunate to have a choice of very talented and experienced people show interest in this role,” Aptella chair Ian Petherbridge said.

“After careful consideration, the board was unanimous in its support of Greg as the best candidate to lead the business.

“His leadership acumen, customer-centric approach, and strong rapport with Aptella’s executive team and employees make him the ideal fit to continue Aptella’s growth and deliver its strategy.”

Nix, who joined Aptella (then Position Partners) in 2010, praised Macklin as the right person for the role.

“I have every confidence in Greg to take the baton from me and lead Aptella through its next phase of growth,” Nix said.

“His care for, and knowledge of, our team and our customers runs deep and I look forward to seeing him succeed with the full support of his executive team and our board.”

Under Nix’s leadership, Aptella expanded into south-east Asia and New Zealand, diversified its offerings, transitioned to Mitsui’s majority ownership, and recently rebranded to Aptella.

“It is a great honour to lead this business and its people,” Macklin said.

“My congratulations to Martin for how he has shaped Aptella into the company it is today. I am committed to its ongoing success and support of our customers into this next chapter.”

Aptella is a leader in automation and positioning technology, serving industries including civil construction, mining, building, and geospatial sectors.

With over 400 employees across Australia, New Zealand, and south-east Asia, the company is majority-owned by Mitsui & Co.