SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 2, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Cubic Transportation Systems has named Steve Brunner vice president of operations, North America. In this role, Brunner is primarily responsible for the implementation and delivery of all projects in North America.
These responsibilities include leadership of the North American program management team and programs to develop and grow the team and its expertise. He also leads development of processes and procedures to support the company's program management toward the goal of on-time performance, quality products and services, and strong financial results.
"Steve has a strong and diverse portfolio of program management, business development and technology innovation experience at Cubic," said Matt Newsome, senior vice president and general manager, Americas, for Cubic Transportation Systems. "He will be a guiding force for delivery and execution, and plays a key role on our North America executive management team, focusing on Cubic's core customers and driving new business strategy through our NextCity vision and initiatives."
Previously vice president and regional director for the Eastern U.S., Brunner continues to be responsible for all Cubic business and operations in the region, including New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. His responsibilities will include leading Cubic's business development, system implementation and integration, and customer services efforts in that region.
Brunner's prior experience includes senior program management with responsibility for the complete project lifecycle including proposal development for projects in New Jersey, Philadelphia and Miami. He was program manager for Miami's EASY Card system which was delivered in a record seven months for a full bus contactless smart card system and in nine months for the rail system.
Brunner transferred to Cubic's UK operations from 2003 to 2006 where he was vice president of engineering. His team delivered the world-famous Oyster® Card system and also had responsibility for engineering development and delivery of other smart card-based systems in Germany, Italy and Sweden.
He began his career at Cubic in 1983 and received his bachelor's degree in computer science from National University in San Diego.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic® Transportation Systems, Inc., is part of Cubic Corporation. Cubic Corporation is the parent company of three major business segments. Cubic Defense Systems is a leading provider of realistic combat training systems and secure communications systems. Mission Support Services is a leading provider of training, operations, maintenance, technical and other support services for U.S. and allied nations.
Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., is a leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions. Cubic delivers integrated systems for transportation and traffic management, delivering tools for travelers to choose the smartest and easiest way to travel and pay for their journeys, and enabling transportation authorities and agencies to manage demand across the entire transportation network – all in real-time. Cubic specializes in design, development, manufacture, supply, installation, integration, services and information. Services provided by Cubic include on-site management, central systems, operations support, patron support, business support and field services.
Every year, more than 23 billion transportation payment transactions are processed using Cubic payment and information systems worldwide. Cubic has delivered over 20 regional back office operations which together integrate over 130 transport operators and serve over 38 million people every day in major markets around the world. Active projects include London; Brisbane (Southeast Queensland) region, Australia; New York/New Jersey region; Washington, D.C. /Baltimore/Virginia region; Los Angeles region; San Diego region; San Francisco region; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Chicago; Atlanta region; Miami (South Florida) region; Vancouver and Edmonton, Canada; Sydney (New South Wales), Australia; Germany; and Scandinavia.
For more information about Cubic, see the company's website at http://www.cubic.com/ .
Contacts:
Debra Montner
Montner & Associates
PH: 203-226-9290 ext. 112
Cell: 203-984-7861
dmontner@montner.com
Timothy A. Hill
Director of Corporate Communications
Cubic Corporation
PH: 858-505-2430
Cell: 858-232-2927
timothy.hill@cubic.com
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