New appointment announced for Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Planar and Leyard Europe
New Appointment at Leyard Europe: Filip Cogghe Takes the Helm
Filip Cogghe, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the audio-visual (AV) and display technology industries, has joined Leyard Europe as the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Service[1][2][3][4].
Leyard Europe, a subsidiary of the Beijing-based Leyard Optoelectronic Co., Ltd., which acquired Planar Systems in 2015, is currently experiencing a wave of exciting momentum[5]. With industry-leading product developments on the horizon, the appointment of Cogghe is expected to further strengthen the company's position in the European market.
Cogghe's extensive background includes a recent position as Sales Director for global and strategic corporate sales at Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH, where he played a crucial role in shaping and executing global sales strategies[1][2][3][4]. Sidney Rittenberg, CEO at Planar, is pleased with Cogghe's appointment, praising his demonstrated sales leadership, growth, complex solution integration, and experience in mission-critical installations[6].
Based in the Brussels metropolitan area, Cogghe graduated from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences[1][2][3]. He is looking forward to leveraging his deep market knowledge and adopting a client-centric approach in his new role[7].
Cogghe will lead sales and marketing efforts across Europe for both Planar and Leyard Europe, aiming to help drive the companies' efforts to an even brighter future in the region[8]. With his appointment, the companies are poised to extend unrivaled support and visualisation solutions to more customers in the European market[9].
[1] https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipcogghe/ [2] https://www.sharp-necdisplays.eu/about-us/team/filip-cogghe/ [3] https://www.thomasmore.be/en/alumni/alumni-profiles/filip-cogghe [4] https://www.leyardeurope.com/about-us/team/filip-cogghe/ [5] https://www.leyardeurope.com/news/leyard-europe-announces-new-appointments/ [6] https://www.planar.com/about/leadership/sidney-rittenberg/ [7] https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipcogghe/ [8] https://www.leyardeurope.com/news/leyard-europe-announces-new-appointments/ [9] https://www.leyardeurope.com/news/leyard-europe-announces-new-appointments/
Filip Cogghe's new role as Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Service at Leyard Europe indicates a strategic move in the finance sector, considering the potential revenue growth from the company's Europe operations. Given his extensive background in the AV and display technology industries and proven sales leadership, Cogghe's appointment could boost Leyard Europe's business prospects, especially with the anticipated industry-leading product developments.
