DESIGNA USA Welcomes Brett Winslow as CEO

DESIGNA is pleased to announce that Brett Winslow has joined their U.S. subsidiary in a leadership role. Mr. Winslow will become President & CEO of the North American subsidiary, DESIGNA Access Corporation, succeeding John Curtiss who retires March 1st.

Mr. Winslow has an extensive background in the parking industry with manufacturers as well as service companies in the development and delivery of technology-based parking management systems. He joins DESIGNA at an exciting time as the industry continues to evolve and adopt new technologies and innovative solutions.

Oliver Suter, CEO of DESIGNA's parent Company in Kiel, Germany, said “Our U.S. operation represents the largest growth opportunity for DESIGNA in our most sophisticated market. Brett will capitalize on DESIGNA's dominance in delivering customized Parking Access & Revenue Management Systems with integrated digital solutions.”

Mr. Winslow observed “DESIGNA's reputation in delivering quality parking systems for integrated enterprise environments is well recognized. We have a significant opportunity to expand our enterprise experience in airports and health care into other markets with related requirements. DESIGNA Access USA is ready to lead the market. We are growing our team to meet the demands of our changing industry and building partner and client relationships that deliver a premium parking experience."

John Curtiss Retires after Successful Integration and Strategic Leadership

John Curtiss. of DESIGNA Access Corporation, is retiring. After over a year serving as President and Chief Executive Officer, following the acquisition and successful integration of the business of NextGen Parking LLC with DESIGNA in November, 2023, John is now entering a well-deserved retirement.

NextGen. a provider of integrated parking management systems in the United States, was a longstanding and very successful partner of DESIGNA. Under John’s leadership, a new foundation for DESIGNA's continued growth and success in the US market has been built. The US continues to represent substantial growth potential. In addition to the successful integration, we thank John for his previous successful projects, pioneering the US Airport sector for DESIGNA with Clinton National Airport, AK and Denver International Airport, CO, and additionally, the Healthcare sector with Dallas Children’s Hospital, TX.

As John bids farewell, DESIGNA wishes to express its deepest gratitude for his dedicated contributions. His efforts and positive impact have been instrumental in the success and growth of DESIGNA's team. and we sincerely appreciate the wealth of knowledge and experience he has shared with us.

About DESIGNA

DESIGNA USA is a subsidiary of DESIGNA;Verkehrsleittechnik GmbH, Kiel, Germany. The company’s visionary standards have led to the development of innovative products and solutions for the parking management sector for more than 65 years.