Patrick Winkelman Named Distech Controls’ Vice President of Business Development
New Role for Industry Veteran Will Focus on Developing Growing Strategic Markets
January 28, 2011, Montreal,
Quebec, Canada – Distech Controls announced today the nomination of
Patrick Winkelman to the new position of Vice President of Business
Development. In his previous role as the company’s Vice President of
Sales for the Americas, Patrick led the successful growth and
development of its Distributor and System Integrator channels in North
and South America.
This new nomination ensures that
Distech Controls will be well positioned to benefit from growing market
opportunities. Backed by over 20 years of experience in the BAS
industry, Patrick will lead Distech Controls’ efforts at adapting its
established solutions for the national accounts and retail spaces,
among others. These sectors are well suited to adopt Distech Controls’
innovative solutions as they continue to seek new ways to improve
profitability and achieve the long term sustainability of their
facilities.
In addition, Patrick will be
responsible for expanding Distech Controls’ existing offering by
partnering with other technology-driven companies to provide its
clients and channel partners with increasingly complete solutions.
“This appointment supports our
strategy to develop new markets and growth areas for Distech Controls’
innovative products and leading solutions for building automation and
energy management,” comments Etienne Veilleux, President & CEO,
Distech Controls. “For nearly 10 years, Patrick has been an invaluable
contributor to Distech Controls’ tremendous growth, and I am confident
that his vast experience and proven track record make him an excellent
ambassador for the company as we prepare to undertake promising market
opportunities.”
Patrick took over his new
responsibilities on January 1, 2011, and can be contacted for business
development and/or partnership opportunities at 1-727-781-9610 or
pwinkelman@distech-controls.com.
About Distech Controls
A global leader in building
automation and energy management solutions, Distech Controls designs
and manufactures systems and products based on open and interoperable
communication protocols. The company offers leading-edge technology for
energy efficiency and comfort, and provides innovative solutions that
lower installation and maintenance costs. Established in Canada in
1995, Distech Controls has business divisions and service offices
across North America as well as in Europe, Asia, and the Middle-East.
To learn more, please visit www.distech-controls.com
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