Airstar APPOINTS New Export Manager
Airstar has appointed Clément Guittet as Export Manager in order to strengthen
its international presence.
With 80% of its lighting turnover generated abroad, the company is focused on
supporting and growing its global network. Commented Xavier Ponson, Airstar
sales director, “Our brand is already represented in 40 plus countries through
12 subsidiaries and over 70 independent distributors. This role has been created
to help nurture our existing relationships and further boost our international
presence.”
Based in Airstar’s Headquarters near Grenoble (France), Clément will be
responsible for Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Russia, India and
Switzerland, with the aim of supporting the existing Airstar international
network and developing the company’s presence in the event, construction,
industry, security, architecture and cinema sectors.
Clément graduated in International Business Law in 2002. With twelve years of
experience in international business development for the industrial,
telecommunications and first response industries, Clément has a deep knowledge of
international sales.
“Airstar’s international success is very impressive for a SME, and is part of its
DNA. I am looking forward to bringing my business development knowledge and
experience to the table at this pivotal time for the company as it enters new
markets and sectors” Clément enthused.
While Clément will manage and expand the existing Airstar business network, his
role will also be to find new distributors and sales partners. Clément adds,
“This newly created position is a dream job and the Airstar team has made me
feel very welcome. The quality and performance of Airstar products is undisputed;
no other company in the world is capable of delivering this type of user-friendly
lighting solution, with a highly efficient, 360°, non-glaring light – so it’s
an exciting proposition for me to work with.”
The breadth of applications in which Airstar products can be found means that
Clément’s work is incredibly varied: “The versatility of Airstar solutions is
staggering. From lighting requirements for the most exclusive fashion show in
Dubai, to working on a major Bollywood production in India and first response
needs with a fire brigade chief in Switzerland – Airstar products are being
deployed in all kinds of environments and scenarios.”
“We are very excited to welcome Clément on board; he is the perfect fit for the
job. With him on board, we can better plan our growth with the aim to reinforce
Airstar’s reputation in Sub-Saharan Africa and Maghreb and conquer the Indian,
Russian and Central Asian markets”, concluded Xavier Ponson.