A leader in desktop collaboration solutions, Colligo Networks, announced it has opened a new sales office in Reading, UK, a strategic move to build on its success in bringing desktop software for Microsoft Office SharePoint® to enterprises throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Colligo is also pleased to report that Mr. Valerio Pappalardo has joined the company in the newly created position of EMEA Sales Director. To continue building coverage and distribution for the Colligo for SharePoint product line in EMEA, Mr. Pappalardo will be responsible for growing sales and working with local partners .
VP of Enterprise Sales, Colligo Networks, Ed Kaczor, commented: "Colligo has had tremendous success in EMEA, where we've experienced growing demand for our desktop client solutions that integrate SharePoint to the desktops of information workers, increasing user adoption". "In 2007, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa accounted for a significant portion of total company revenues and today we have nearly 30 partners in the region. We're very happy to welcome Valerio to the team to better capitalize on this growing market demand."
Selling hardware and software solutions to international companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Valerio Pappalardo brings over 10 years of senior account and sales management experience with Blue-chip industry leaders, and he also brings expertise in fostering strategic business partnerships to build channel sales in EMEA. Being previously Sales Director of South and Central Europe at Just Systems and Sales Manager at Quest Software, Valerio Pappalardo managed teams that successful exceeded revenue targets and grew market share. Including Dell and IBM, he has held senior sales management positions with other major industry leaders. Mr. Pappalardo holds a First Class Degree in Political Science and Economy Research from the University of Political Science in Catania.
Valerio Pappalardo said:
"I see incredible market potential for Colligo's SharePoint client software in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa".
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