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Hopling
Technologies Appoints Peter Calis as
Chief Operating Officer
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Industry veteran Peter
Calis appointed to oversee Hopling Technologies global sales
unit and country organizations.
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Appointment affirms
Hopling Technologies' commitment to further strengthen its
position as global leader in wireless networking equipment.
Almere, December 4,
2006 - Hopling Technologies, a fast growing technology leader in
IP-based wireless networking equipment for enterprises,
operators and service providers, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Peter Calis as Chief Operating Officer.
Peter Calis will be responsible for the strategic and
operational leadership of the global sales unit, including
revenue, profit and customer satisfaction in the countries where
Hopling Technologies does business. Peter leads the country
organizations and the direct sales force, which account for
worldwide sales of all Hopling Technologies products and
services of several million euros.
Peter joined Hopling Technologies from Global Crossing, where he
was senior vice president network & services and deputy managing
director of Global Crossing Europe for over 4 years. At Global
Crossing, he managed to consistently grow Global Crossing’ fiber
business in Europe.
Prior to Global Crossing, Peter worked for Tele2 as managing
director where he launched a telephone service, as a competitor
of KPN, to the general public in the Netherlands in 1997.
Earlier in his career, Peter worked for over 20 years mostly in
executive management positions in Philips Business
Communications, Philips Advanced Communication Enterprise and
Philips Communications Systems.
“I am extremely excited to have Peter join Hopling Technologies'
Leadership Team, where we will benefit from his
experience, proven track record and passion for telecom,” said
Frank Koopman, Chief Executive Officer of Hopling Technologies.
“As we build on our recent successes and seek to grow our
business, Peter’s leadership will enable the global sales force
to serve our customers with even greater success.”
“As the global leader in wireless network equipment, Hopling
Technologies offers unlimited opportunities,” said Peter Calis.
“With an incredible lineup of innovative wireless products
Hopling Technologies will enable millions of wireless
subscribers to access data, voice and video over seamless
IP-based wireless networking solutions in the next couple of
years.”
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