Clear-Com has appointed Richard Palmer to the role of Sales Director for the EMEA region, following the retirement of Nicki Fisher.
Working from the UK, Palmer brings a strong understanding of the business, excellent relationships in the industry, and a keen ability to identify and execute on untapped opportunities in the market to the role.
His prior experience includes more than ten years at Clear-Com managing sales for Southern Europe and Africa, as well as several roles in sales for other leading industry manufacturers, including Audio-Technica and Solid State Logic. Music has long been among his passions, and he earned a diploma in Advanced Music Production from London School of Audio Production. He channelled that interest in his early career spending time as a Lecturer of Music Technology at various institutions, as well as serving as a recording engineer for CTS Studios.
‘Richard’s deep understanding of the audio industry and his track record of growing even well-established channels made him a natural choice for this critical role, further strengthened by his strong interpersonal skills and wicked sense of humour,’ says Senior VP of Worldwide Sales, Chris Willis.
The appointment comes as Nicki Fisher retires from the commercial aspects of the industry, having served as EMEA Sales Director role for Clear-Com since 2014. During her tenure with the company, she grew sales substantially in the region and also championed several key industry initiatives related to gender diversity and mentorship. After retirement, she will continue as Chair of the Board of Rise, an organisation devoted to promoting gender diversity within the media technology industry.
‘I look forward to this opportunity to lead a fantastic team of sales professionals and to discover new opportunities to grow the business of our Partners in the region. Clear-Com is enjoying a period of substantial growth with key new capabilities being released in their product offering, and I’m excited to be part of this growth,’ Palmer says.
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