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Tamara den Daas Appointed OEM Global Account Manager for Avionics & Automotive at Ventec International
November 23, 2015 | Ventec International GroupEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Ventec International Group, a world leader in the production of polyimide & high reliability epoxy laminates and prepregs, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tamara den Daas in the role of OEM Global Account Manager with a focus on opportunities within the Avionics & Automotive markets. Tamara reports to the Director of OEM Technology Marketing, Martin Cotton, joining Peter Koolen as the third member of Ventec International's OEM Group, which acts as an interface for OEM customers around the world.
With over 18 years of experience working in the PCB industry, Tamara further strengthens Ventec’s presence as a world-class provider of high performance copper clad laminates and pre-pregs. Tamara has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and started her PCB career at Mommers Print Service which was later acquired by Viasystems. She went on to work for Square DMS, Sanmina and Elvia PCB in global Sales & Marketing roles. Tamara brings with her extensive knowledge of the PCB industry, along with an impressive network of leading contacts that she has nurtured through years of experience in the industry.
Particularly her knowledge of the Avionics and Automotive markets and her proven account management skills, enable Tamara to confidently offer Ventec’s OEM customers the right advice for the selection and specification of materials that ensure optimum product performance and cost-effectiveness without compromising manufacturability or functionality.
Martin Cotton comments: 'We are delighted that Tamara has joined our OEM Group. She knows the PCB industry inside and out, she understands materials and she knows the requirements of Avionics & Automotive OEM's. Most importantly, she also shares our vision for the future and has a clear vision for taking Ventec's business to the next level of success.'
About Ventec International
With volume manufacturing facilities and HQ in Suzhou China, Ventec International specializes in advanced copper clad glass reinforced and metal backed substrates for the PCB industry. With distribution locations and quick-turn CCL manufacturing sites in both the US and Europe, Ventec International is a premier supplier to the Global PCB industry. For more information, visit www.venteclaminates.com, www.ventec-usa.com or www.ventec-europe.com.
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