Allura Partners Appoints CEO for Digital Matter

Allura Partners was recently engaged to lead the Chief Executive Officer search for Digital Matter, a global leader in low-power GPS and IoT hardware and software for asset tracking and management applications. 

Following an extensive global search across the IoT, Telematics, Telecommunications, and Technology sectors, led by Andrew Smith, Managing Director, and Rebecca Abraham, Principal of Research and Engagement, we are proud to have supported Digital Matters in appointing Loïc Barancourt as Chief Executive Officer. 

Digital Matter is a unique business with excellence at its core. Founder Kenneth Everett has built a global reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability, driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional products to customers. With the leadership transition now in place, Ken will shift his focus full-time to advancing innovation across Digital Matter's high-performance technologies and solutions. 

Loïc stood out throughout the process as a highly accomplished leader with deep expertise in IoT, Technology, and Telecommunications. As the founder and former CEO of Thinxtra, a pioneer in the IoT space, he brings a global perspective, a strong industry network, and a proven track record of scaling businesses.  

The appointment follows Five V Capital's recent investment in Digital Matters. 

It was a pleasure partnering with the Digital Matter team, Justin England, Lucinda Abood, and Morgan Duke from Five V Capital. We're grateful for your trust and collaboration on this crucial appointment and look forward to seeing Digital Matter's continued success. 

About Digital Matters 

Digital Matter is a leading global developer of low-power GPS and IoT hardware for asset tracking and management applications. Engineered to outperform, they offer a versatile range of LPWAN asset tracking hardware with the largest portfolio of integration-ready battery-powered asset tracking devices across a range of connectivity technologies. Their products are innovative, reliable, and sustainable, supporting customers in over 130 countries.  

About Five V Capital 

Five V Capital is a growth partner for leading businesses in Australia and New Zealand. As a Certified B Corporation, Five V upholds the highest social and environmental responsibility standards. With over $2B in funds under management, Five V aligns with founders, sharing risk and reward to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value across diverse industries.  

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