TomTom Appoints Mike Schoofs as New CEO
TomTom announced the appointment of Mike Schoofs as its new CEO at the Annual General Meeting. Schoofs has contributed to TomTom for over 20 years and will lead the company amid the growing importance of AI and location intelligence. Co-founder Harold Goddijn joins the Supervisory Board.
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※ This press release is an abridged translation of a news release issued by TomTom on April 16, 2026 (Central European Time).
TomTom, a leading location technology company globally deploying smart maps, car navigation, and traffic information, announced the appointment of Mike Schoofs as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of its Management Board. This appointment was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, where all resolutions were passed by a large majority. Additionally, Harold Goddijn, co-founder and former CEO, was appointed to TomTom's Supervisory Board, and the appointments of Joep van Beurden and the re-election of Derk Haank as members of the Supervisory Board were approved.
Mike Schoofs built his career at KPN-Orange and Samsung before joining TomTom in 2005. Since then, he has held various senior commercial leadership positions at regional and global levels. He expanded his scope of responsibilities at TomTom, including the enterprise business, strengthening the company's performance. In 2023, he was appointed Chief Revenue Officer, leading TomTom's global business strategy across all business segments.
Derk Haank, Chairman of TomTom's Supervisory Board, commented: "Mike brings extensive business leadership experience cultivated within the company for over 20 years and a deep understanding of TomTom's operations. We are confident that he is the most suitable leader to drive TomTom into its next phase."
Mike Schoofs, upon his appointment as CEO, stated: "I am delighted to lead TomTom at a time when location intelligence is reaching a decisive turning point due to the acceleration of AI and the growing demand for reliable real-world data. I am committed to creating a lasting impact for our customers and partners."
In addition to his duties at TomTom, Mike Schoofs advises multiple startups across Europe. Schoofs, a Belgian national, resides in Amsterdam and holds a degree in business administration.
For details on the resolutions, including the breakdown of voting results, please visit TomTom's corporate website (in English).
About TomTom
TomTom is a mapmaker that integrates billions of data points, millions of information sources, and thousands of communities to create the world's smartest maps. TomTom provides location information and related technologies to drivers, automakers, businesses, and developers. Through application-enabled maps, routing, real-time traffic information, APIs, and SDKs, TomTom enables people who dream and act to move the world forward.
Headquartered in Amsterdam, with 3,300 employees worldwide, TomTom has been pioneering the future of mobility for over 30 years. For more information, visit http://www.tomtom.com.
TomTom, a leading location technology company globally deploying smart maps, car navigation, and traffic information, announced the appointment of Mike Schoofs as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of its Management Board. This appointment was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, where all resolutions were passed by a large majority. Additionally, Harold Goddijn, co-founder and former CEO, was appointed to TomTom's Supervisory Board, and the appointments of Joep van Beurden and the re-election of Derk Haank as members of the Supervisory Board were approved.
Mike Schoofs built his career at KPN-Orange and Samsung before joining TomTom in 2005. Since then, he has held various senior commercial leadership positions at regional and global levels. He expanded his scope of responsibilities at TomTom, including the enterprise business, strengthening the company's performance. In 2023, he was appointed Chief Revenue Officer, leading TomTom's global business strategy across all business segments.
Derk Haank, Chairman of TomTom's Supervisory Board, commented: "Mike brings extensive business leadership experience cultivated within the company for over 20 years and a deep understanding of TomTom's operations. We are confident that he is the most suitable leader to drive TomTom into its next phase."
Mike Schoofs, upon his appointment as CEO, stated: "I am delighted to lead TomTom at a time when location intelligence is reaching a decisive turning point due to the acceleration of AI and the growing demand for reliable real-world data. I am committed to creating a lasting impact for our customers and partners."
In addition to his duties at TomTom, Mike Schoofs advises multiple startups across Europe. Schoofs, a Belgian national, resides in Amsterdam and holds a degree in business administration.
For details on the resolutions, including the breakdown of voting results, please visit TomTom's corporate website (in English).
About TomTom
TomTom is a mapmaker that integrates billions of data points, millions of information sources, and thousands of communities to create the world's smartest maps. TomTom provides location information and related technologies to drivers, automakers, businesses, and developers. Through application-enabled maps, routing, real-time traffic information, APIs, and SDKs, TomTom enables people who dream and act to move the world forward.
Headquartered in Amsterdam, with 3,300 employees worldwide, TomTom has been pioneering the future of mobility for over 30 years. For more information, visit http://www.tomtom.com.