NEP Connect has strengthened its leadership team with two key appointments. Part of NEP Europe, NEP Connect delivers connectivity solutions for broadcast, live events, and corporate clients.
NEP Connect has appointed Paul Bond as Commercial Director. Bond will join in September, having previously held senior leadership roles at British Telecom.
In addition, Chris Wright, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NEP Connect, effective immediately, having previously served as Senior Director of Operations.
NEP Connect is led by Vince Russell, who continues to serve as Interim Managing Director, reporting directly to Arjan van Westerloo, Executive Vice President of NEP Europe for the UK, Netherlands, and Ireland.
“As our organisation continues to evolve, NEP Connect represents a critical service offering within our global ecosystem of industry-leading media services and connected solutions,” said van Westerloo. “With this refreshed leadership team in place, we are well-equipped to unlock market potential, accelerate innovation, and enhance service delivery in an increasingly dynamic and demanding connectivity landscape.”
Bond said: “This is a pivotal moment in the company’s transformation and I look forward to contributing to our growth strategy whilst ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service and value for all of our customers.”
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