Southampton, Hampshire, August 5, 2024 - Fibercore, a leading provider of specialist optical fiber, is excited to announce the appointment of Richard Manderscheid as the new Regional Sales Manager for the US West and LATAM region. This strategic addition to the team is set to drive growth and strengthen Fibercore’s position in the market.
Richard brings over 20 years of experience in sales and engineering within the fiber optic and telecommunications sector. His wealth of expertise in fostering client relationships and his proven track record of exceeding sales targets, makes Richard a valuable asset to Fibercore. Prior to joining Fibercore, Richard held a senior sales position at LUNA Innovations, where he was responsible for managing channel for both instruments and optic components.
"I am thrilled to join Fibercore and contribute to providing innovative fiber optic solutions for our customers" said Manderscheid. "I look forward to working with the talented team here to build on the company's success and drive new business opportunities."
Richard will be responsible for overseeing sales operations, developing strategic plans to increase market penetration, and nurturing key accounts in the western United States and Latin America region. He will also work closely with the marketing and product development teams to ensure that Fibercore's offerings meet the evolving needs of our customers.
"Rick's extensive experience and deep understanding of the industry align perfectly with our growth strategy," said Craig Stratton, Fibercore's Global Vice President of Sales. "His expertise and strong relationships within the fiber optics industry will be instrumental in driving our sales efforts and reinforcing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients."
Fibercore has been at the forefront of innovation in the optical fiber industry for over four decades, providing solutions that power a wide range of applications from telecommunications to medical devices. The company is known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.
The addition of Richard Manderscheid as Regional Sales Manager underscores Fibercore's dedication to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its market position.
About Fibercore
Established in 1982, Fibercore was formed as a business venture spin-out from the world-renowned Optical Fiber Group of the University of Southampton to offer the specialty optical fibers developed at the University, commercially. Today, the UK-based company manufactures the most comprehensive suite of specialty optical fibers including single-mode, photosensitive, multicore, polarization maintaining, spun, doped, and multimode fibers; passive cladding pumped fiber and components, fiber bragg grating, and complementary products. Fibercore products are used in a broad and growing range of applications spread throughout more than 50 countries including fiber optic gyroscopes (FOGs), fiber optic hydrophones, fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers (EDFAs), embedded sensors, specialist medical, government and corporate research agencies and telecommunications components. For additional information on Fibercore, see www.fibercore.com.
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