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Persson Innovation appoints John Lee as Sales Manager, North America
Growing sales and increasing awareness of the Persson brand across North America.
December 2021 – The new appointment of John Lee will ensure the continued focus on expanding the presence and impact across the North American market of Persson and our paper handles.
John Lee, previously from CKS Packaging, has now 7 years in the packaging industry. Having studied Business Management at the University of Auburn and originally from Montgomery, AL.
John Lee joins Persson as Sales Manager North America, to continue Persson’s success in providing packaging solutions to many of the top FMCG and converter companies in the United States. He will identify and track new key accounts and maintain relationships with the existing solid base of North American customers.
“With John’s expertise and strong resumé we are confident that he will help us strengthen our market share and help more clients discover our sustainable and durable handles for packaging. We are a global company and want to ramp up our presence, especially in the United States.” Says Andreas Carlson, Director of Global Sales.
John comments, ‘I am excited to start a new challenge within Persson and look forward to working with the team to further develop their already extensive product range and growing awareness in the market. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on such strong company values’.
Read more: interview with John Lee
For more information contact:
Andreas Carlson
Director of Global Sales
Persson Innovation
Kumla
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