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to its position as the 3rd highest interactive display manufacturer for several quarters.
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“As we move out of lockdown and industries reopen, there is a significant opportunity for the AV sector to provide solutions that help to enforce health and safety measures while also transforming the customer experience”, said Moore. “I am looking forward to working with the team to identify key areas of growth within the existing Vestel portfolio - including digital signage, video walls and interactive displays - as well as to launch new products such as hotel TVs and LED video wall solutions.” Chris reports to Sales and Marketing Director, David Flintoft.
Handy AV has announced that its owner, Aubrey Wright, has joined the board of directors of the Global Signage Alliance (GSA), a not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting and increasing the adoption of future proof digital signage solutions based on MagicINFO, Samsung’s market-leading content and device man- agement solution.
The GSA board members welcome Aubrey to the association to combine their forces for propelling the alliance from creation to execution. Each GSA board member was chosen for their strong vision and commitment to the digital signage community, repre- senting an international network for worldwide collaboration.
GSA members represent key industry stakeholders including solu- tion providers in the areas of signage as a service, hardware dis- tribution, software solutions, installation, integration and develop- ment services, content creation and end-users. The GSA combines the knowledge and expertise of all members to create an ecosys- tem to help realise the next generation of digital signage using Samsung’s MagicINFO.
With Aubrey’s wealth of experience within the AV and IT indus- try, and track record for delivering large-scale digital solutions for global organisations with Handy AV, Aubrey will provide a unique and valuable perspective on the digital signage marketplace for the GSA. On Aubrey’s appointment to the GSA Board of Directors, he said: “The Global Signage Alliance’s three core values are business, knowledge and innovation. We have grown Handy AV over the years on these same pillars, so I believe that in joining forces with GSA we can realise the future of digital signage together, and I’m ex- cited to get started.”
Aubrey Wright, of HandyAV has joined the board of directors of the Global Signage Alliance (GSA).
RTI has announced that Jim Koenig has joined the company as U.S. Director of Sales, reporting to CEO Joe Roberts.
RTI has announced that Bill Hensley has been named Head of Global Marketing, reporting to CEO Joe Roberts. A recognised brand builder and marketing leader, Hensley will focus on in- creasing awareness of RTI solutions while building the pro- grams, communications, and tools to help RTI integrators create more opportunities and win more business.
creating momentum for the company's projector screen busi- ness. Prior to that, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Screen Innovations, he was instrumental in developing and launching a new IoT window shade hardware and software plat- form, debuting as the No. 4 brand in the CE Pro Brand Analysis survey.
Koenig's previous roles included Sales Analyst Consultant and Regional Manager for Legrand BCS and its Vantage and QMo- tion brands; Director of Sales, Central, for Savant; and Director of CI Channel Sales for the U.S. and Canada at Core Brands. Koenig holds a bachelor's degree in management information systems from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. “RTI has a strong position in the control market and is develop- ing new opportunities in AV distribution and other attach cate- gories important to our dealers and their customers,” said Koe- nig. “I'm excited to work with the team to chart our path forward and bring innovative new solutions to our integrator partners that help them win projects and deliver unmatched experiences for their clients.”
We're thrilled he will lead our marketing initiatives to help our dealers and distributors become even more successful.” Hensley comes to RTI from Clare Controls, where he was brought in to lead the marketing launch of the company's new security and control platform. Prior to Clare, he was Senior Marketing Director at Nortek Security & Control, supporting multiple brands and channels. Hensley entered the CI industry as Director of Marketing for Core Brands, and before that enjoyed a long career in retail with Sanrio, marketing the Hello Kitty brand into an international sensation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business/marketing from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. “RTI has a rich history in control and automation, and the product line offers real advantages in both residential and commercial proj- ects,” said Hensley. “I look forward to working with the RTI team and our channel partners to demonstrate the many ways we can create substantial benefits for integrators while helping them deliver excep- tional experiences for their clients.”
Technological Innovations Group (TIG) is pleased to appoint Marc Torne as its new Business Development Manager for Spain and Por- tugal. Marc will be the main interface for consultants and end-users in the region, to advise on Crestron's solutions. He will work hard to nurture TIG's successful relationships in Iberia to ensure customers' needs are met. He will also be responsible for developing a strategic action plan that supports new business leads for TIG. On Marc's appointment, Alain Solomon, Regional Director for South- West Europe, says: “Marc demonstrates a superb knowledge of the AV market in Spain and his sales, business development and project management experience means he is the ideal person to drive TIG's business development activity in Iberia. We look forward to having him on the team.”
Marc adds: “I am incredibly excited to be joining TIG's team of ex- perts! I'm really looking forward to working hard to help our customers achieve their digital transformations in this time of rapid change in the workplace. Crestron's vast portfolio provides cutting-edge solu- tions to help end-users rapidly evolve and respond to the way people and organisations are working today.”
TIG has appointed Marc Torne as its new Business Development Manager for Spain and Portugal.
RTI has announced that Jim Koenig has joined the company as U.S. Director of Sales, reporting to CEO Joe Roberts. In this new role, Koenig will oversee the RTI sales, dealer experience, and training activities in the United States; work with the RTI leader- ship team to define the company's strategic direction; and develop new initiatives to grow the RTI and Pro Control brands. “Jim Koenig is well-known in the custom installation industry for his customer-centric sales leadership,” said Roberts. “It's that customer focus and his strategic vision that make him an excellent fit with RTI and our deep commitment to our dealers and distribu- tors. We look forward to Jim's leadership as we continue to expand our presence in the United States.”
Koenig has over 18 years of sales and management experience in the custom electronics industry. He comes to RTI from Vutec, where, as Vice President of Global Sales, he was charged with
RTI has announced that Bill Hensley has been named Head of Global Marketing, reporting to CEO Joe Roberts.
“As RTI expands our solutions in residential and commercial ap- plications, we do so with a customer focus and a service orienta- tion that helps our dealers drive more business,” said Roberts. “Bill shares this focus and is a storyteller and strategist with a deep understanding of the control and automation market.
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