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The DISTREE Diamonds award series for consumer technology brands will continue at DISTREE EMEA 2019. The recipients of DISTREE Diamond Awards are determined through a live electronic vote by distributors and channel partners participating at this year’s DISTREE EMEA consumer tech channel event in Monaco from February 19th to 22nd. Liam McSherry, Sales & Marketing Director for DISTREE Events, said: “DISTREE EMEA features a huge variety of brands with innovative products and go-to-market strategies designed to appeal to participating channel partners."
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ALSO rejigs French organisation
Distribution giant ALSO has rejigged its French organisation as it aims to strengthen cooperation with local resellers. On 1st February 2019, Guillaume du Roure took over as managing director and chief customer officer (CCO) at ALSO France. As senior VP mergers and acquisitions, Laurent Mitais, the former managing director of ALSO France, is now responsible for M&A projects at group level - from negotiation to integration.
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Riversong appoints Khan as VP sales
Consumer technology brand Riversong has appointed Farhad Khan as VP sales. In his new role Khan will be responsible for the leadership of the Riversong sales team, developing new business opportunities and brand development. Haitham Kalakesh, CEO at Riversong, commented: “Farhad is a great fit for this position. I am confident that his experience and knowledge will help cultivate our sales model and drive our company goals. We are delighted to have him on board as a key contributor.”
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Top distributors, retailers, e-tailers and marketplaces from across the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region are waking up to the fast-growing sales potential of smart home products and solutions. This month’s DISTREE EMEA hosted buyer channel event in Monaco will see a number of smart home brands accelerate their international routes-to-market. Channel EMEA caught up with Dan Tsai, sales manager at AirLive, a provider of networking and smart home products, to find out more about the company’s objectives at DISTREE EMEA 2019.
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Multifun targets EMEA channel expansion
Fast-growing smart home appliance and personal care products brand Multifun, part of Shenzhen-based Storm Age Technology, is ready to expand its regional channels and will attend DISTREE Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2019, which takes place in Monaco from February 19th to 22nd. Hosted buyer channel event DISTREE EMEA helps brands from around the world open up new routes-to-market quickly and efficiently. Exhibitors hold pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with senior executives from top distributors, retailers, e-tailers and marketplaces from 50-plus countries in one place at one time.
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Speakers announced for CONTEXT Distributor VIP Summit at DISTREE EMEA 2019
CONTEXT has released details of the speaker line-up and key themes for its exclusive ‘invitation only’ Distributor VIP Summit that takes place during DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2019. The session takes place on Thursday 21st February at the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco. Senior executives from Tech Data, Westcoast, Maxiim and QBS will tackle C-suite issues impacting the distribution business.
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AOC, the display specialist, has announced the appointment of QDS Egypt as an authorised distributor for its wide range of AOC AGON and G-series of gaming monitors in Egypt. The Egyptian gaming market has been growing at a brisk pace according to data from research house Newzoo, with an annual market value of US$293m. Sameh Gamal, business development manager Middle East and Africa at AOC, said: “Our partnership with QDS is a great step towards addressing the fast growing gaming market in Egypt and will also help us to expand our reach across the country.”
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Aqipa highlights global expansion
Hundreds of distributors, retailers and e-tailers will gather at next month’s DISTREE Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) hosted buyer consumer tech, consumer electronics (CE) and IT channel event in Monaco. The event helps brands turbocharge their business development by holding pre-scheduled meetings with senior executives from top channel partners. Christian Trapl, CEO at distributor Aqipa, will attend the event to promote the company’s global channel reach, which now also includes Australia and New Zealand, and to forge new business relationships.
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INTERVIEW: Lisa Wills, Vistaport
DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) gives technology, consumer electronics (CE) and IT brands access to senior executives from distributors, retailers and e-tailers from 50-plus countries in one place at one time. Vistaport will exhibit at next month’s DISTREE EMEA in Monaco and hold pre-scheduled meetings with channel partners as it looks to expand its regional routes-to-market. Channel EMEA caught up with Lisa Wills, marketing manager at Vistaport, to find out more about the company’s channel plans for 2019.
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Riversong opens new Middle East headquarters
Consumer technology brand Riversong has opened a new Middle East regional headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The new Riversong Technology DMCC base strengthens the brand’s presence and offers a single location to provide sales, support and development services to drive the growth of Riversong’s business across the region. Fast-growing Riversong is also participating at next month’s DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) hosted buyer consumer technology, consumer electronics and IT channel event, which takes place in Monaco from February 19th to 22nd.
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