TomTom N.V.

TomTom N.V. is a Dutch multinational developer and creator of location technology and consumer electronics, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company's mission is to create a safer, cleaner, and congestion-free world by providing an advanced location technology platform that helps organizations and developers understand the physical world and gain actionable insights. While the prompt refers to "TomTom International BV US," TomTom N.V. is the publicly traded parent company, with TomTom International BV being a significant operating entity and "TOM TOM NORTH AMERICA" a legal entity for its US operations.

TomTom has strategically pivoted from its origins as a provider of portable navigation devices to become a leading independent location technology specialist, primarily serving B2B markets. Its key offerings include advanced maps, such as Orbis Maps for Automated Driving and Orbis Lane Model Maps, navigation software (e.g., Navigation SDK for mobile), and comprehensive traffic solutions like real-time traffic data and Area Analytics. The company also provides various location APIs for routing, automotive, and places, catering to automotive OEMs, enterprise clients, fleet management, logistics, cloud providers, and the public sector. Although its consumer segment, including navigation apps and personal sat navs, still exists, the focus has largely shifted to high-margin B2B solutions.

In recent leadership changes, co-founder and long-time CEO Harold Goddijn stepped down on April 16, 2026, with Mike Schoofs, formerly Chief Revenue Officer, appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Goddijn transitioned to the Supervisory Board. TomTom continues to innovate, recently launching a new road alert assistant called "Tom" and completing a €15 million share buyback program. The company is actively engaged in strategic partnerships to integrate its technology into automotive systems and traffic management solutions, including collaborations with BMW Motorrad, Miovision, Kapsch TrafficCom, and LOCUS. TomTom positions itself as a neutral, privacy-first alternative in the location technology market, emphasizing its expertise in mapping, navigation, and real-time traffic information.