Chauvet
announces the appointment of Jaime Friedstadt as Director of Business
Development & Marketing for Hispanic Markets for the company’s CHAUVET
Professional and Iluminarc divisions. Prior to joining Chauvet, Friedstadt was
International Sales Manager of Philips Entertainment. Having been with that
company since 2001, he managed Latin American sales of all Philips
Entertainment brands, including Vari-Lite, Strand Lighting, Selecon and
Showline. Earlier in his career, he was Latin American Sales Manager of Hubbell
Lighting.
“The
experience Jaime brings to this position dovetails very nicely with our vision
of Chauvet’s future in the Latin American market,” said Albert Chauvet,
President and CEO of Chauvet. “Jaime has a keen understanding of the lighting
industry and of Latin American business culture. His experience in sales,
marketing and business development will help us build on the momentum we’ve
already established in this region for Chauvet and our dealer network.”
Friedstadt
will report to Stephane Gressier, International Sales Director of Chauvet.
“We’re excited to work with Jaime to strengthen and build client relationships
throughout the Hispanic market,” said Gressier.
A
graduate of Anáhuac University in Mexico City with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Business Administration, Friedstadt is fluent in English and Spanish, in
addition to being proficient in Portuguese. “I’ve been deeply involved in
the entertainment and architectural lighting business throughout Latin America
for a number of years,” he said. “Joining an innovative and rapidly growing
company like Chauvet is an excellent opportunity. I am excited to get
started!”
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