TomTom NV has appointed Kirvan Pierson as Director of Business Development in China. Working with partners in the region, he will be responsible for leading the development of TomTom's business in China. Based in Shanghai, Kirvan will report to Alain De Taeye, Member of the TomTom Management Board.

Most recently, Kirvan led business development and strategic partner activities on behalf of NAVTEQ in China.