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NetworkTV has strengthened its management team with the ap- pointment of AV professional Chris Kendall as director of business development. Kendall has a strong business and technical back- ground, having previously owned and operated Procon Technology - a control and signal management company that he sold to AMX in 2007. His focus will be on building client relationships and marketing, as well as new product development. After decades of experience in different areas of AV, Kendall was drawn to NetworkTV as it represents an opportunity to return to his roots. He says: “I’ve always had a passion for the technical aspects of AV. The chance to join a young, agile and technically based company, with the ability to strongly influence its growth and direction, was just too good to resist.”


According to NetworkTV director Phil Dodds: “I was well aware of Chris’ expertise, thanks to the time we spent working together at AMX. He brings to us a great blend of skills, in the techni- cal aspects of using IP technologies within product development, alongside an innate ability to manage relationships. With ambitious plans to grow our own IPTV product, and on the back of a recent distribution agreement to supply Visionary Solutions AVoverIP network solutions, it’s imperative that we have people of Chris’ calibre in place to achieve the growth we have planned.”


Chris Kendall has a strong busi- ness and technical background, having previously owned and op- erated Procon Technology.


AV Stumpfl recently welcomed the AV integration specialist Conor McGill to their team of business development experts in the USA. McGill, the former director of strategic partnerships at Float4 in Montreal, will focus on growing the customer base of the multi award winning media server system PIXERA as a global business development manager. “I first used an AV Stumpfl product for a projection mapping project at an NFL football stadium in the USA 4 years ago. That project was a smashing success and every interaction I've had with the company since has been stellar. I feel very fortunate to have found my way to the company and am looking forward to working with old and new customers alike on cutting edge media projects with PIXERA,” explains McGill. In 2018, AV Stumpfl GmbH established AV Stumpfl Inc. in At- lanta, Georgia, and has continued to grow its team and gener- al market presence ever since. AV Stumpfl GmbH CEO Fabian Stumpfl comments on the importance of hiring new staff during the Covid-19 pandemic: “Although it is a cliché on one hand, it is true that a crisis offers opportunities. Since the early lock- down phase of the pandemic, our PIXERA team managed to train more than 300 AV professionals by way of our immersive online training courses. Many of the participants came from


the


US, which is another reason why we are very happy to wel- come Conor to our team. His wide-ranging experience as an AV industry professional and his great enthusiasm for our PIXERA product family will help our next generation media server system become a house- hold name in the US.”


AV Stumpfl recently welcomed the AV integration specialist Conor McGill to their team of business development experts in the USA.


Philips Professional Display Solutions has announced the appoint- ment of highly experienced LED specialist, Andrea Greguoldo as its new sales manager for the Italian market. Based in Milan, high- ly sought after Andrea, brings more than 10-years pro AV experi- ence to Philips PDS, joining from Samsung Electronics, where he spent two years in senior sales management positions, including LED project sales manager and more recently, key account man- ager and LED specialist.


Andrea, who has also held sales management positions at Dig- iLED, LEDman, and Lighthouse, will be responsible for driving sales and awareness of Philips Professional Display Solutions’ ex- panding range of LED solutions to the Italian marketplace, identi- fying new business opportunities, nurturing and maintaining exist- ing relationships and spearheading sales and marketing strategies. According to market forecasts, sales of LED display sales will more


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than double to $6.6 billion by 2023. Figures from AVIXA predict revenue from video displays, particularly direct-view LED, will see considerable growth in EMEA, with this product segment forecast- ed to grow at 8.4 percent in the region over the next five years – presenting significant opportunities. Commenting on his appointment, Andrea said: “I’m delighted to be joining Philips Professional Display Solutions at such an exciting time for the company. I’ve been hugely impressed with the recent and continued growth and development of the company and its truly market leading portfolio of products and solutions, catering for a wide range of different industries. It’s a great time to join the company and I can’t wait to get started.” Franck Racape, Vice President, EMEA, added: “Andrea brings tremendous pedigree to an already successful Italian team here at Philips Professional Display Solutions and we’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead under his sales management as we continue to further grow our LED footprint in the market.” Philips Professional Display Solutions is also delighted to an- nounce two further internal changes to its Italian management team for both Simone Gagliardi and Andrea Castelnuovo. Simone Gagliardi, who joined Philips Professional Display Solutions back in 2011, moves from his position as Sales Director for Italy to the position of International Key Account Director – Retail. Simone will bring his valuable experience to expand the International Key Account Management team, which will see a number of positive changes in coming months. As Sales Director, Simone played an intrinsic role in creating and building the Italian team for Philips Professional Display Solu- tions, achieving incredible growth and success. His responsibil- ities in his new role as International Key Account Director will include further building upon Philips PDS’s already established retail business on a European level, working closely with his team and partners to support retail projects.


Simone Gagliardi commented: “The retail market is an incredibly important part of the Philips Professional Display Solutions busi- ness and the team have worked hard to create a market-leading, complete range of state of the art and truly innovative solutions de- signed exclusively to support them – whether it’s a single signage solution to help maintain social distancing, or a giant videowall that will make people stop in their tracks.” Andrea Castelnuovo will take over the role as Sales Director, Italy. Andrea joined the Italian sales team at Philips Professional Display Solutions as channel sales manager in 2016. He has played an important role in business turnaround in the country, helping to boost sales and profitability, overseeing sig- nage distribution and major end user project and installations. Castelnuovo will be respon- sible for maintaining and con- tinuing to improve market share for Philips Professional Display Solutions in Italy, helping drive the brand and its portfolio into new markets. These include a new range of dedicated inter- active displays, such as C-Line (corporate), B Line (meeting rooms and food and beverage) and T-Line (education), as well


Andrea Greguoldo as Philips Pro- fessional Display Solutions’ new sales manager for the Italian market.


as the extended Mediasuite Pro TV range (hospitality), featuring embedded Netflix and Google Assistant.


Castelnuovo commented: “Thanks to our increasingly competi- tive product portfolio and the innovative solutions we are introduc- ing to the market, we have the continuing opportunity to offer our customers state of the art technology and at the same time target new vertical markets with high growth potential. “I’m especially pleased to be entering this role at a time when we can make so much difference with the support we’re bringing for our customers and the industry in general. The market is under immense pressure and this is something we’re addressing immedi- ately, and for the long term, with InSync – our largest-ever program designed to assist and care for our reseller partners as we move out of lockdown and beyond.”


Anevia, a leading provider of OTT and IPTV software solutions has appointed Paul Molinier as a member of its Advisory Board. In this role, Paul Molinier will help Anevia define its product and business development strategies. He joins Eric Baron as well as the five members of the Board of Directors – Alexis Delb, Laurent Grimaldi, Valéry Huot (LBO France representative), Laurent La- farge (CEO) and Tristan Leteurtre (Anevia co-founder) – who are already members of the Advisory Board.


Throughout his over 30 years of experience, Paul Molinier has developed an in-depth knowledge of the IT and telecom indus- tries, in which he has held several leadership roles in both start- ups and large international corporations. Most recently he spent five years as CEO of Viaccess-Orca, a leading provider of solutions


for the TV industry. He holds a degree from Paris’ Ecole Polytech- nique and an MBA from INSEAD. “I am excited to welcome Paul Molinier as a member of Anevia’s Advisory Board,” said Laurent Lafarge, President and CEO. “His insider knowledge of the industry will be a key asset in guiding the company’s business development and product choices.” “Anevia is an exciting company to join,” says Paul Molinier. “It operates in the high-growth TV-over-IP market for which it offers a comprehensive set of advanced software solutions covering the whole TV value chain. Anevia has strong potential for develop- ment, and I’m looking forward to helping the company realise this potential.”


Technological Innovations Group (TIG) welcomes Sandro Amrein as its new Business Development Manager in Germany. With a focus on the Crestron range, Sandro will be responsible for ensuring cus- tomers' needs are always met and that both existing clients and prospects are aware of the many benefits of choosing TIG's ecosys- tem of integrated smart space solutions. He will focus on building successful relationships with consultants, end-users, integrators and specifiers to develop a detailed, strategic action plan that ensures a superior service, achieves the region's long-term goals and supports new busi- ness leads.


Sandro Amrein joins TIG as its new Business Development Man- ager in Germany.


On Sandro's appointment, Dirk Hendrickx, TIG's Vice President of Sales, says: “We are excited to appoint Sandro, who joins TIG after having previously worked with some members of the team at Cre- stron. Sandro is very talented: he brings a wealth of experi- ence, in-depth industry and brand knowledge and superb relationship-building skills. We are looking forward to having him help drive the business in the German market, which is a hugely important region for TIG.”


Sandro adds: “This year


marks my 20th anniversary of working in the AV industry, which most recently includes Crestron in Germany. I am thrilled to now be joining TIG, and to bring my passion for electronics to the busi- ness. I'm keen to contribute to its success story in Germany and use my large network of consultants and integrators to help it fur- ther grow its presence in the region. I'm also excited to showcase TIG's superior ecosystem of cutting-edge AV solutions for smart spaces.”


Technological Innovations Group (TIG) has appointed Anoop Nair as its new Business Development Manager in the Middle East. Anoop will join the company on 1st August 2020. Reporting to Renaat De Wilde, TIG's Regional Sales Director for the Middle East, Anoop will play an import- ant role in driving TIG's growth in the region. He will be respon- sible for targeting customers with


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TIG's broad AV/UC portfolio to ensure their specific needs and challenges are met. Renaat says: “We're thrilled to welcome Anoop - and his su- perb expertise of the AV indus- try - to our team! He will nurture our existing relationships in the region and develop a success- ful action plan that drives new business in multiple sectors, including corporate, hospitality, education and healthcare.” Anoop comments: “After two decades of serving the AV in- dustry in the Middle East and working closely with system in-


TIG welcome Anoop Nair as its new Business Development Man- ager in the Middle East.


tegrators, I am excited to move into the next chapter of my career by joining TIG! TIG provides a plethora of opportunity to serve the industry and clients, with world-class, value-adding technology solutions that are customised, scalable, user-friendly and match any budget.”


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