ANAHEIM, CA, Feb 23, 2026 – Econolite Group has named Hans M. Molin as chief technology officer (CTO), Umovity ITS to lead its technology strategy and execution. Reporting to Spiro Gjorgjievski, Econolite CEO, Molin will align product management, engineering, systems software and support functions to strengthen Econolite’s mobility solutions. In this role, he will oversee development of intelligent transportation systems that improve public safety and traffic mobility.
“I’m excited that Hans joins us at a pivotal time as we scale Umovity ITS and strengthen our goal of saving lives and improving quality of life,” said Gjorgjievski. “At the heart of what we do here is the guiding principle of ensuring people arrive to their destination safely and on time. Every advancement in sensors, traffic signal control, and connected mobility capabilities directly translates to lives protected and time reclaimed by families and communities.”
Spiro Gjorgjievski, Econolite CEO added: “Hans’ leadership will accelerate the development of solutions that go beyond technology for its own sake. Rather solutions that deliver meaningful outcomes that matter most to our customers and the communities they serve – from creating safer intersections to reducing congestion and improving the reliability of transit and emergency response.”
Molin has integrated technologies across automotive, commercial vehicle and mobility markets. He has developed and commercialized cloud and AI platforms, strengthening Econolite’s Umovity ITS portfolio and supporting market expansion.
Molin brings technology leadership across mobility and commercial vehicle systems. As CTO at Rand McNally, he led global teams across hardware, firmware, cloud services, data platforms, AI systems and SaaS applications. At Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Molin held roles including director of connectivity and director of driver assistance and automated driving. At Iteris, he led product, engineering and marketing and launched SafetyDirect, an OEM-certified safety data communications system for commercial fleets. He began his career in engineering and program management at Volvo Car Group and Volvo Cars of North America, LLC.
Molin holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Control Engineering and Business Management) from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. He also completed executive leadership programs at Case Western Reserve University and the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Source: Econolite
About Econolite
Econolite designs and provides intelligent traffic management systems, including signal controllers, sensors, software, and related services. It supports transportation agencies and infrastructure operators with solutions for intersections, roadways, and smart city networks. Founded in 1933, the company is headquartered in Anaheim, CA. Econolite employs about 850 people, primarily in North America.
About Umovity
Umovity is a global mobility technology company that provides software, hardware, and professional services to help cities and organizations plan, manage, simulate, and monitor traffic. Its offerings include transport modeling and planning tools, digital twins, real-time and predictive traffic management systems powered by AI and ML, field traffic infrastructure such as controllers, cabinets, and sensors, as well as cloud-based platforms and data services. Umovity serves urban transport agencies, public infrastructure authorities, smart city projects, transit operators, and mobility-focused planners and consultants. The company is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, with a presence in Anaheim, CA.