Avigilon locates 'global sales HQ in U.S.'
By Martha Entwistle
Updated Wed March 13, 2013
Vancouver-based Avigilon, manufacturer of megapixel cameras and other video surveillance products, is opening a U.S. headquarters in Dallas, the company announced this morning.
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This location will also be the “global headquarters for sales.” Employees will include sales, business development and customer support.� The company plans to “add additional customer support personnel over the next year.”
Bryan Schmode, executive vice president of global sales, will run the office.
Avigilon became a public company in the fall of 2011and has reported impressive growth and ambitious revenue goals since.� Some management changes were announced in October of 2012.
In a statement, Alexander Fernandes, president and CEO at Avigilon, noted that the “U.S. market accounts for a healthy percentage of our revenue.” Notable installations include: Minnesota Twins' Target Field, the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Albuquerque and the Dallas Love Field Airport.
"We chose Dallas because it is a business-friendly city. With access to an incredible talent pool and quality infrastructure it's no wonder several major corporations call this city home,” Fernandez said in a prepared statement.
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