Our vision

Provide the best mobility for
humanity through advanced technology

The unique combination of software, hardware & services sets Umovity apart and accelerates the achievement of end-to-end traffic planning and management. 

To provide the best mobility for humanity, we are combining the best technology for mobility. By uniting Econolite & PTV Group, Umovity empowers clients with technology that turns complexity into efficiency, data into intelligence, and innovation into reality. To facilitate decision-making and turn cities into more livable, safer & more human-centered communities.  

With a comprehensive portfolio of software and hardware solutions complemented by powerful data access and extensive service offer, Umovity serves as a global end-to-end solution provider for smart city ecosystems. 

Our Mission

Empowering smart mobility

From data-based technology to intelligent traffic planning, real-time management, and reliable services in smart cities.

  • Umovity extends and orchestrates the mobility value chain holistically, as the #1 enabler for smart city ecosystems.
  • Through our product portfolio, we are driving innovation to foster safety and sustainability by closely collaborating with users, customers, and partners. 

Move smarter. Move forward. Umovity.

With our long-standing experience in mobility and a diversified customer base comprising key public and private mobility stakeholders, we have a strong reputation and proven value proposition as a market leader.

 

Through our scalable mobility technology suite and synergies, as well as our global team of experts we are best positioned for further growth in empowering those who want to move forward.

#1

global leader in traffic modeling and management 

#1

leader in the North American ITS market

2,900+

cities globally relying on Umovity solutions

~1,500

employees globally

45

locations all over the world

$349M

annual revenue in 2024

The companies and investors behind Umovity

Umovity unites industry-leading brands in mobility and is backed by strong companies and investors, forming the Umovity Advisory Board. The products and services under the Umovity brand are created by the company groups Econolite and PTV.

Econolite and PTV have two strong investors at their side: the international private equity investors Bridgepoint and Porsche Automobile Holdings SE, which are indirectly invested in their holding company, European Transport Solutions S.àr.l. (Luxembourg).

Bridgepoint and Porsche SE supported Econolite and PTV to join forces in 2022 and now back the integration into the new brand: Umovity – uniting Econolite and PTV Group Mobility.

Umovity investors Bridgepoint & Porsche SE

Econolite

Founded in 1933 with groundbreaking innovation — a stop sign featuring a flashing beacon that automatically turned off during the day to save power — Econolite has been driving progress in traffic management for over 90 years.

From that first product, which inspired the company’s name, Econolite has continuously advanced the field of intelligent transportation. Today, it is a recognized leader in the North American ITS market, known for sustained growth and a comprehensive product portfolio that includes traffic hardware and detection systems, traffic monitoring solutions, advanced traffic management software, and field services.

These technologies and services help reduce travel times and emissions, ease congestion, enhance transit operations, and make mobility safer for everyone. Econolite employs more than 1,000 people across offices in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with its headquarters in Anaheim, California.

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PTV Group

PTV Group provides software solutions and consulting services to empower mobility for a cleaner and smarter future. Its best-in-class software for transportation modeling & simulation as well as intelligent traffic management enables decision-makers in politics, cities, organizations, and industries, to be more efficient, make roads safer, and protect the environment. Located in Karlsruhe, Germany, PTV’s head office has been the company’s center of development and innovation since its foundation in 1979 as a Karlsruhe University of Technology (KIT) spin-off. The latest developments in science, technology, and research are continuously incorporated into the product development. Today, approximately 500 employees with offices in 28 locations worldwide work on powerful, future-oriented solutions to create intelligent and eco-friendly mobility for everyone.  

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Leadership Team

Leadership Team Andy Myers

Andy Myers

Group Chief Executive Officer Umovity

Andy Myers has a proven track record of steering financial growth and enhancing operational efficiencies within the technology, automotive, and aerospace industries. Most recently, he showcased his expertise in financial management and strategic planning during his tenure as CFO at the software company Suse. 

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Leadership Team Mogens Abel-Bache

Mogens Abel-Bache

Chief Technology Officer

Mogens Abel-Bache possesses a wealth of technical expertise and a profound understanding of emerging technologies. With an impressive background in driving innovation and implementing scalable software products, he is elevating Umovity’s technological capabilities and sustaining our competitive edge in the industry. 

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Leadership Team Julia Shub

Julia Shub

Chief People Officer

With over 25 years of international HR leadership experience, Julia Shub excels in organizational design, cultural transformation, change management, and M&A integration. She has scaled global teams and guided companies through major transformations. Formerly defining the global HR strategy at Transporeon, Julia now shapes Umovity’s culture, empowers its people, and drives growth built on the legacy of Econolite and PTV Group.

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Leadership Team Nick Ghia

Nick Ghia

Chief Executive Officer Umovity Software by PTV Group 

Nick Ghia brings deep expertise and a proven track record in leading global teams and driving multi-market growth. His career spans commercial and P&L leadership roles at C.H. Robinson and Transporeon, now part of Trimble, where he most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer.

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Alexander Götz

Dr. Alexander Götz

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Alexander Götz brings a proven track record of building teams, systems, and processes for efficient finance organisations. He is an experience manager in the software sector and brings expertise in optimising processes and value creation. Alexander joined Umovity in February 2024 as VP Controlling and BI.

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Leadership Team Alexander Müller

Alexander Müller

Vice President Global Business IT

With more than 15 years of experience in IT management, Alexander Müller has led major technology teams and driven digital transformation across large organizations. His career has focused on enhancing IT operations, strengthening cybersecurity, and enabling innovation through robust, scalable systems. A passionate tech enthusiast, he thrives on turning complex puzzles into elegant, efficient solutions and champions continuous improvement as the foundation of sustainable progress.  

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Leadership Team Spiro Gjorgjievski

Spiro Gjorgjievski

Chief Executive Officer Umovity ITS Technology by Econolite

Spiro Gjorgjievski brings extensive leadership experience across SaaS, infrastructure, and mobility technology. He has a strong record in global P&L management, M&A, and operational transformation, including senior roles at a Fortune 500 industrial tech company and as President of Ecolane.  

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Leadership Team Janine Stuchl

Janine Stuchl

Chief Marketing Officer

Janine Stuchl has a proven track record in scaling brands and marketing-driven revenue within the mobility and tech industry. She has led global teams and campaigns that unite creativity, technology, and efficiency to fuel growth and engagement. Passionate about unleashing the potential of people, products, and brands, she’s driving marketing impact through data and innovation.

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Leadership Team Thomas Ferrero

Thomas Ferrero

Managing Director Transport Consult

Since 2015, Thomas Ferrero has led PTV Transport Consult GmbH, the consulting arm of Umovity / PTV Group. Guiding a team of 150 experts, he oversees a comprehensive portfolio spanning transport planning, engineering, and economics. Collaborating closely with PTV’s software divisions, Thomas drives the integration of technology and consulting expertise to deliver innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.

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Explore our career opportunities

Join our teams of PTV Group and Econolite in locations all over the world.

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News

November 03, 2025
Umovity Group CEO Andy Myers strengthens leadership team with the appointment of new CEOs

Umovity, the joint brand uniting Econolite and PTV Group, announces an expansion of its executive leadership team. Umovity Group CEO Andy Myers introduces Nick Ghia as the new CEO for Umovity Software by PTV Group, and Spiro Gjorgjievski as the new CEO for Umovity ITS by Econolite.

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October 15, 2025
Mobility Tech Update by Umovity

This October, PTV Group and Econolite will showcase their latest innovations under the shared brand Umovity at the 2025 Mobility Tech Update. 

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September 09, 2025
Umovity announces transition: Andy Myers appointed as CEO

Umovity today announced that Andy Myers, currently Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective 1st Oct. 

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