L-Acoustics has announced the appointment of two locally-based staff to support existing partners and grow the company’s presence in the Middle East and India regions.
Over the last decade, the region has been successfully supported by L-Acoustics Sales Manager, Peter Owen, who will now concentrate his expertise on developing key territories in Russia and Eastern Europe.
The appointment of a new, dedicated and locally based team will allow the company to nurture new and closer relationships in the Middle East, India and East Africa.
Chris Mead (below), sales manager for the Middle East, India, and East Africa will build relationships and develop business in the region while Rahul Samuel (above), application engineer for the Middle East and India, will provide technical support, design assistance and training to partners and projects throughout the area.
Chris Mead is tasked with building sales growth across the region, through forging and deepening relationships with current and future partners, identifying and developing new business opportunities, and growing brand awareness. Mead is a recognized industry professional with over 15 years of experience in the UK and the Middle East. He began his career designing and implementing AV solutions for end-users and most recently provided technical support and developed sales in the Middle East region for Meyer Sound.
Rahul Samuel will be responsible for providing technical expertise to partners and projects throughout the Middle East and his native India. Samuel is an award-winning live sound engineer with over 15 years of experience as an Acoustic Consultant, FOH/Monitor and System Engineer, System Designer and Educator. He has contributed to the production of some of India’s most spectacular live performances, and latterly representing Meyer Sound, providing technical support in the region.