Netstar Chief Operating Officer to take the helm as the company enters its next chapter of growth.
Netstar, South Africa’s leading telematics and vehicle tracking company and a member of the Altron Group, today announced the appointment of Warren Mande as Managing Director, effective 1 July 2026.
The appointment follows the resignation of Grant Fraser, who will be emigrating to Australia with his family. During his three-and-a-half-year tenure Grant executed on a successful profit improvement strategy that saw Netstar surpass the 2 million subscriber milestone.
Commenting on Grant’s tenure, Altron Group CEO Werner Kapp said: “When I first met Grant, he and his family were on their way to Australia, and I am very grateful that he delayed his plans to lead this remarkable turnaround. I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Grant for his extraordinary passion for the Netstar brand and contribution to the Altron Group. Although I am sad to see him go, I wish him and his family the best of luck for their new life.
Reflecting on his time leading the business, Fraser said: “I am proud of what the Netstar team has built and the foundation we have laid for continued success. I leave with complete confidence in this business, its people, and the exciting road ahead.”
A proven leader with deep Altron roots
Warren Mande has a proven track record of over 23 years leading multiple businesses in the Group, building a deep institutional knowledge of the Altron ecosystem and its people. Most recently, as Managing Director of Altron Document Solutions, he led one of the most significant business turnarounds in the Group’s recent history.
Welcoming Warren to the role, Kapp added: “I am delighted to welcome Warren as Managing Director of Netstar. His deep understanding of the Altron ecosystem and customer focus, combined with his proven ability to grow businesses, build high-performing teams, and deliver operational excellence, makes him exactly the right person to lead Netstar into its next chapter of growth. Warren’s appointment is also a reflection of the strength of Altron’s succession planning.”
Mande said: “In the nine months I have served as Chief Operating Officer of Netstar, I have seen first-hand the size of the opportunity ahead of us. The ambition is right, and I am genuinely excited to now lead this business into its next chapter. I look forward to building on the momentum Grant has created, deepening our customer relationships, and continuing to push Netstar toward its goal of being number one.”
“In the nine months I have served as Chief Operating Officer of Netstar, I have seen first-hand the size of the opportunity ahead of us. The ambition is right, and I am genuinely excited to now lead this business into its next chapter. We will continue to leverage cutting-edge technology and data-driven innovation to strengthen our leadership in the industry, while building on the momentum Grant has created, deepening our customer relationships, and pushing Netstar toward its goal of being number one.”
Netstar will use the transition period through to 30 June 2026 to ensure a seamless handover, with Fraser committed to comprehensive handover and successor onboarding support.
About Netstar
Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, is a leader in vehicle tracking, telematics, and fleet management solutions. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Netstar provides cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses and individuals to improve efficiency, enhance safety, and reduce risk on the road.