Technically LED: With 360 degree LED channel knowledge and experience – including sales, repairs, and distribution – Carles brings a unique and invaluable set of skills to support PPDS’ national and international network of partners and customers.

Amsterdam, 8 October 2024: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of highly experienced LED ‘all-round’ specialist, Carles Forné, to its EMEA based Technical Sales Support team.

Accepting the newly created role of Solutions Manager LED for South EMEA, Barcelona-based Carles brings an invaluable set of specialist skills to PPDS, with 360 degree technical expertise and product experience in the indoor and outdoor LED market, including sales, distribution, repairs, and project management.

Continuing a fast paced and prosperous seven year career, Carles has amassed enviable knowledge and experience of all major LED manufacturers, including PPDS’ evolving portfolio of advanced Philips LED solutions, gained from various product management and service technician roles.

Seizing opportunities

Reporting to PPDS Director of Technical Sales Support, Jan Van Tieghem, Carles’ new role as Solutions Manager LED for South EMEA will see him play an intrinsic role in developing and executing the company’s accelerated growth strategy and ambitions in Southern EMEA, with Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece among the territories he will cover.

Among his key responsibilities include pre- and post-sales LED support and driving a greater understanding of the benefits available with Philips dvLED across all market verticals within these territories.

Making a difference

Commenting on his appointment, Carles said: “PPDS has made some incredible strides, going from a near unknown in the LED market, to engineering a growing number of unique features that stand the product apart. Whether it is new adopters to the technology or those looking to upgrade, Philips direct view LED is an integral part of the conversation, with examples of installations – including indoor, outdoor, and All In One – increasingly prevalent in almost every area.

“The opportunities to support the partners joining PPDS on this growth story are clear and I’m incredibly excited to join the team during this exciting phase of our shared journey.”

Jan Van Tieghem added: “With his diverse knowledge and experience of the LED market, together with an existing understanding of our solutions and business ethos, Carles is the ideal fit for this important role. As a company, we have ambitious growth targets for our LED business. Supporting those installations with the same levels of technical expertise as for all our other Philips Professional Displays is essential, and it’s vital we have the right people on board. On behalf of everyone at PPDS, I welcome Carles to the team.”

To learn more about PPDS, please visit the website here, or contact your local PPDS sales manager.

About PPDS

PPDS is a trading name of TP Vision Europe B.V. (“TP Vision”) and MMD-Monitors & Displays Nederland B.V. (“MMD”), registered in the Netherlands, with their head offices in Amsterdam. TP Vision and MMD are wholly owned subsidiaries of TPV Technology Limited (“TPV”), the world’s largest manufacturer of monitors and a leading provider of display solutions.

PPDS exclusively markets and sells Philips-branded professional displays, covering professional TVs, signage and direct view LED solutions, worldwide under trademark license by Koninklijke Philips N.V.

By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV’s manufacturing expertise in displays, PPDS employs a competitive and focused approach to bring innovative products to market – from its 10” touchscreen through to unlimited direct view LED displays. Designing solutions that make a positive impact, both for resellers and for end customers – at the right time and in the right places.

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