Crestron, a global leader in workplace technology, recently announced the appointment of Annelies Kampert as General Manager of Crestron Europe.
Headquartered in Belgium, Crestron Europe is a relatively new entity of Crestron. “Up until the end of 2018, all Crestron activities in EMEA were handled by Technological Innovations Group (TIG),” explains Peter Ypsilantis, former interim GM of Crestron Europe. “These activities will now be fully managed by Crestron Europe. We’re committed to making sure that our customers all over the region receive the same great experience and high level of support they’ve come to know.”
Ypsilantis temporarily transferred from the Crestron U.S. offices to assume the role of interim GM and oversee the launch of the new entity. In January, functions including customer support, finance, HR and marketing were transferred from TIG to Crestron Europe, with no disruption to customers. TIG remains Crestron’s exclusive sales agent in EMEA. In parallel, Ypsilantis led the search for a permanent GM, which resulted in the appointment of Ms. Kampert.
Kampert comes to Crestron from TIG, where she served as HR Director. “When this opportunity came along, I grabbed it with both hands,” says Kampert. “Crestron is experiencing tremendous growth, and that means a lot is changing. I embrace the challenges that come along with it, and I’m confident that, together with the team, we will achieve great results.” Kampert will spearhead the establishment of new Crestron Europe offices, first in the UK and next in Germany, with more to come.
“In just a short period, I’ve grown to rely on her wise counsel,” says Ypsilantis. “I am convinced she will do a great job growing our business and ensuring that our customers and employees are well taken care of.”
