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CONFIDEE Names Patrick Sandberg Sales Manager in Germany
June 1, 2023 | CONFIDEEEstimated reading time: 1 minute
CONFIDEE is proud to announce the appointment of Patrick Sandberg as Sales Manager Germany. The expansion to Germany is aligned with CONFIDEE's growth strategy, which is to strengthen its global presence with domestic languages to be closely involved in the partners' demands and monitor their global electronic supply chain.
“We are excited to have Patrick onboard. Germany is an important market to us. With Patrick as part of our team, with his, + 20 years of PCB experience, we are well equipped and committed to provide German customers with compliant and innovative PCB solutions, while delivering exceptional and personal customer service and support”, says CEO Vidar Olsen.
CONFIDEE's focus on the compliant reporting and monitoring of data in the PCB supply chain, is already noticed in the industry. By expanding to Germany, the company aims to further strengthen its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking transparent, secure and efficient PCB supply chain solutions.
“I am honored to be part of the company and excited to help and support the business in Germany. CONFIDEEs strength is in my opinion, their focus on transparency, building relationships and treating all aspects of business with a fair and personal touch. All this, combined with a holistic approach to data protection, mitigating the risks of security breaches in the PCB supply chain, is hard to counter”, says Sandberg.
“I have worked in the German PCB industry for several decades. I personally know that data security and safeguarding the integrity of supply chains, by providing innovative solutions that meet stringent PCB requirements, is crucial to be a valued partner in the German market,” Sandberg says.
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