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PPDS Appoints New Sales Operations Manager for North America

Kristen O’Connor joins the Philips digital signage distributor’s management team.

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2 years ago

March 15, 2023

Signs of the Times Staff

Kristen O’Connor, PPDS’ new sales operations manager, North America.

PPDS (Charlotte, NC) the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TVs, has announced the appointment of AV sales specialist, Kristen O’Connor, to its North America management team, according to a release from the company.

O’Connor joins as PPDS’ new sales operations manager, NA, as “part of an accelerated recruitment drive to increase staff numbers by 50 percent in North America this year, and adding even greater specialist knowledge and expertise across all departments and for specific verticals,” per the company release. O’Connor is based in Oregon.

“I am delighted to have joined PPDS and to be part of the company’s journey as it continues to set a new benchmark for the pro AV industry, delivering truly world leading, highly innovative solutions together with unrivaled customer support,” O’Connor is quoted in the release.

For more information, visit ppds.com.

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