Appointments

TP-Link has appointed Víctor Fernández to manage the SMB business in Spain and Joaquín Márquez as the new head of the WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) area.

Zyxel Networks has announced the appointment of Brian Tien as its new Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. Tien brings over 20 years of experience with leading global technology companies. Based at Zyxel's headquarters in Taiwan, Tien will be responsible for developing and executing the company's sales strategies and sustaining its growth. He will also oversee all aspects of its global marketing and communications program.

CGI has appointed Pedro Vilches del Hoyo as its new Managing Director of operations in Spain. Vilches, who has over 25 years of experience managing businesses in the ICT sector, possesses extensive knowledge of the processes and technologies associated with the Banking and Insurance, Telco, Industrial, and Retail sectors.

Impressive growth across Europe has enabled Advantech Europe to consolidate its leadership with the appointment of Jash Bansidhar as Managing Director and Dirk Finstel as Deputy Managing Director. Under their leadership, the company will continue to implement its successful industry-specific model. Bansidhar and Finstel will share leadership and responsibilities to achieve greater synergy and productivity. This move coincides with other significant organizational changes, including the further centralization of key functions.

Cisco has announced the appointment of Gabriel Maestroarena as the new Channel Director in Spain.

Zyxel Communications has announced the appointment of David Soares as its new executive vice president of channel sales and marketing for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Soares, who has served as Zyxel's vice president of sales in North America since 2017, brings 30 years of experience in the communications industry to drive channel growth in both regions.

NFON AG has announced the appointment of David Tajuelo as Managing Director of NFON Iberia. Following the company's establishment in Spain, NFON's focus is now on expanding indirect sales and, consequently, on building a comprehensive partner network.

Ingram Micro Services Spain SLU (IMSS), part of the Ingram Micro Group (Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services), has appointed Juan José González as Director of Operations.

Mitel Spain has appointed Juan Carlos Muñoz as its new Channel Manager for Spain. Juan Carlos has over 20 years of experience in the sector and in channel development programs.

Schneider Electric has appointed Ana Carolina Cardoso Guilhen as Channel Director for APC by Schneider Electric in Iberia. With over six years of international experience at the company, Carolina takes on this new role to drive the Channel business and support its Partners during a time of significant challenges and technological disruption.

The Claranet Group announces the appointment of David Cuesta as Managing Director in Spain. He will be responsible for leading the Spanish team and defining and directing the company's strategic plan. With over twenty years of experience in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, David Cuesta has led teams at international companies such as T-Systems, Colt Telecom, and NTT Communications, among others.

Ignacio Villalgordo will be the new General Manager of NetApp, responsible for the development and implementation of business strategies in Spain. Villalgordo joined NetApp in 2012 as Global Enterprise Manager for the Telefónica Group, and for the last two years has served as NetApp's Enterprise Sales Director. Before joining NetApp, Ignacio was Global Account Manager for the Telefónica Group at IBM. Prior to that, he was Client Executive and Deputy to the General Manager for Spain at IBM.

AMETIC, the Spanish digital sector's employers' association, has appointed Francisco Hortigüela as its new director general, effective next May. Hortigüela replaces María Teresa Gómez Condado, who, after two years in the position, is leaving the association to pursue a new professional project of her own volition.

Schneider Electric has appointed Pablo Ruiz Escribano as its new Vice President of IT for Spain and Portugal. He brings to his new role his experience in sales management and business development, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector.

Cisco has announced the appointment of Andreu Vilamitjana as the new General Manager of Cisco Spain, who will head the Board of Directors in Spain, leading all Cisco activities in the country.

Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions has appointed Alberto Vales as head of the Control, Fire & Security division for Spain and Portugal. Alberto will lead the division to establish close relationships with clients, helping them create more comfortable, efficient, safe, and productive buildings through integrated management systems and smart technologies.

Fernando Sánchez joined the Roxtec Sistemas Pasamuros team as Managing Director on November 1st. In this role, he will be responsible for the ongoing development of Roxtec solutions in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

Rockwell Automation has appointed Susana González as president of the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Susana previously served as regional vice president of sales for Rockwell Automation in Europe.

Five months after Magnum Capital's investment in Aire Networks, the national telecommunications operator has announced the appointment of Carlos Cortés, formerly Sales Director at Phone House, as the new Commercial Director, who will lead the company's expansion plan.

Excel Networking Solutions has recently appointed Paul Mills as its new Sales Director for North America. Prior to joining Excel, Paul held senior management positions at 3M, Anixter, and other leading infrastructure and networking companies.