ACIS announces the appointment of Dan Sandhu as Chief Executive Officer

ACIS, the UK's premier provider of Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) announced the appointment of Dan Sandhu as Chief Executive Officer.

ACIS leads the market in the provision of RTPI for UK bus operators and authorities. The Group currently tracks over 7,000 vehicles and delivers real time data to over 30,000 information points. ACIS has operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East as well as currently piloting new business in the USA. ACIS is backed by the Carlyle Group.  The Carlyle Group, is one of the worlds largest private equity firms with over $75 billion under management.

Formerly Chief Executive of Vertex's India operation, Dan Sandhu has been actively involved in building businesses in technology-enabled sectors, particularly with a strong customer service focus. During his time as CEO of Vertex India, he led the business to a ten-fold growth with a team exceeding 2,500 with clients in the UK and USA. In addition, Dan has supported the growth of technology and media businesses where he is in investor. Dan, a chartered accountant, has extensive international experience, having worked in Europe, the Far East and the USA.

Dan Sandhu said, ACIS is at a pivotal point in its growth. The aim is to continue to be the leading provider of RTI products and solutions to the transport industry in the UK and expand further internationally, whilst looking at new sectors in which we can develop our technology. Dan Sandhu's arrival follows the recent appointment of Phil White as Chairman of ACIS.

Phil White, Chairman of ACIS, commented, 'Public transport is one of the UK governments major priorities as well as reducing traffic congestion in towns and cities. Passengers require a public transport system of high quality in reliability and punctuality. In the UK, real time information for both the operator and passenger is essential for the success of public transport delivery. Dan's appointment is a milestone in the development of ACIS, we look forward to his drive and energy in taking ACIS further forward.'