SILICA adds Business Manager to its Lighting Team in Central Europe
Poing, Germany, 16 January 2014 – Silica, an Avnet Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, has added industry experience to its growing European Lighting team. Berkant Koeprueluegil is joining Silica as Business Manager for Lighting in Central Europe, heading up the team of dedicated Lighting experts. Berkant Koeprueluegil reports directly to Martin Bielesch, Regional Vice President Sales Central Europe.
“The lighting industry is highly innovative and one of the largest growing markets in Europe. With Berkant being part of the team we have the capability to strengthen our growth strategy, focusing on new opportunities and customers within this vibrant market. He will be leading the Lighting dedicated sales force in Central Europe and will be responsible for our business development and sales strategy”, commented Martin Bielesch, RVP Sales Central Europe.
Berkant Koeprueluegil joins Silica from CREE Europe where he has held a number of senior sales and business development roles including Regional Sales Director LED, with responsibility for Turkey and South Africa, and Corporate Account Manager LED & LED Chips EMEA.
About Silica
Silica, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) company, is one of the leading semiconductor distributors in Europe. Silica accelerates its customers’ success by connecting 25 technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 15,000 customers and providing in-depth design support and cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For more information, visit www.silica.com
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Photo caption: Berkant Koeprueluegil is joining the Silica Lighting team in Europe
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