GenRad names Kenneth Harris to head global organization
GenRad names Kenneth Harris to head global organization
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GenRad, Inc. announced another step in its strategy to further refocus the global electronics and software company by naming a new vice president of global sales, who will be based in Europe.
GenRad executive and British national Kenneth Harris will take charge of GenRad's worldwide sales efforts and will establish his base of operations in the UK, a move that recognizes the growing significance of GenRad's global markets. Mr Harris succeeds John Downing, who was based in the US and is leaving the company.
Today, more than half of GenRad's business is derived from customers operating outside of North America. During the last two years, GenRad's business in those markets has grown at a rate approaching 20 per cent.
"Ken Harris has a strong record of sales achievement and the ability to execute tactically while managing to longer-term strategic goals", said Robert M. Dutkowsky, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the new GenRad.
Dutkowsky, who was appointed by the Board of Directors in April, is implementing a sweeping corporate refocusing, authorized by the board and designed to align the company's hardware, software and services units with the way its Internet-era customers do business.
Harris brings a strong customer focus to GenRad's field organization. During his 21 years with GenRad, Harris has emphasized delivering electronics manufacturing solutions among capital equipment and software companies. Geographically, his operations have been centered in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
During his early GenRad experience, Harris leveraged his electronics engineering training in the areas of design, quality, production and testing. In 1986 Harris was named managing director for the company in the UK, a role that allowed him to expand his technical skills in sales and marketing. In 1990, he was promoted to director of Sales in Europe, and in 1993 he was named vice president for Europe and Director of European Operations.
