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News Release from: Katun UK
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New Benelux, Scandinavia and Iceland
business unit
Newly launched business unit in Paris includes a new division for Scandinavia and Benelux
Katun Corporation, the world's largest supplier of OEM-compatible supplies and parts to the office equipment industry, has announced the expansion of Christophe Capony's role as country manager In addition to managing his existing territories of France, Belgium and Switzerland, Mr Capony will now direct Katun's sales strategies in Benelux, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Christophe Capony joined Katun France as a sales manager in 2003 and was promoted to country manager of France, Belgium and Switzerland in early 2006.
Capony's strong business expertise resulted in the successful rapid deployment of operational, service and technical upgrades in these countries.
In his new position, Capony will focus on driving Katun's market share in Benelux and Scandinavia, and to continue to build the strong sales momentum that he initiated in the French market.
Capony will continue to report to Karl Cerny, senior vice president and general manager of the company's Europe/ Africa/Middle East business unit.
Katun's European sales operation has expanded to include Scandinavia and Iceland, including a sales support office in Sweden.
A new central Business Unit has been established in Paris.
Customer service centres will be located in Paris and the Netherlands, staffed by a support team with a high level of technical training.
Katun maintains a network of sales representatives in the countries.
Christophe Capony, age 40, possesses a high level of professional international management expertise and holds an MBA from ESSEC in Paris.
"Katun's sales operations are continuing to expand to new countries".
"This requires special attention to maintain an exceptional level of service and support across different cultures and languages," stated Christophe Capony.
"I look forward to building Katun's new business unit and sales operations, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of service and support".
Karl Cerny, senior vice president and general manager of the company's Europe/ Africa/Middle East business unit, commented, "Christophe Capony has proved himself to be an excellent country manager in France, Belgium and Switzerland, and I have full confidence in his ability to build on this success in these important new sales territories".
"He is the right person to direct our new Business Unit in Paris and create teamwork that delivers strong results".
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