ComNet Expands Global Sales Team

ComNet Europe of Leeds in the United Kingdom, manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has announced an its plans to add two additional sales people to handle demand for ComNet products in the French-language regions of Europe and Asia.

Mick Issa has been appointed as Regional Sales Manager for France, Belgium, Luxemburg and the Francophone countries of Africa and will be based from Paris. Mike has a background in telecommunication engineering and worked as a senior consultant. He has completed an MBA from Essec Business School in Paris.

Tony Lau has been appointed Regional Sales Manager for East and South East Asia. Lau joins ComNet at a time where there is immense investment that has resulted in enormous growth throughout Asia and there is a demand for very high-quality fiber optic and Ethernet transmission products. Lau brings great experience in the transmission and security industry spanning over the past two decades. Lau previously held the position of General Manager of GE Security in Southeast Asia. Lau has a BA in Engineering from University of Western Australia. Lau has strong commercial and technical acumen and will be based in Singapore.

"It's an exciting time for ComNet. These appointments demonstrate the ComNet commitment to meeting the needs of customers across EMEA and the PACRIM. Although we are operating in tough economic conditions, we feel strongly that continuing to invest in the right people with strong technical and commercial backgrounds will positively impact our current growth" commented Steve Clarke, Managing Director of ComNet Europe.
"Indeed, these appointments are just one of a number of initiatives we are introducing in order to continue delivering above and beyond the expectations of our customers," Clarke concluded.