Hilversum, The Netherlands, February 20, 2008 - NEC Philips Unified Solutions has appointed Ronald Schapendonk as Channel Development Manager. This new appointment clearly supports NEC Philips’ ambition to further develop its portfolio and propositions to channel partners in EMEA. 

Ronald Schapendonk (38) has extensive experience in the Telecom and ICT industry, having held various management positions in the ICT sector. Previous to joining NEC Philips, he was Channel Marketing Manager at Tech Data, a leading Broadline and Value Added distributor. Within NEC Philips, he will be responsible for further developing NEC Philips’ channel business. In close cooperation with Partners and NEC Philips’ Channel Management, he will manage the company’s Business Partner Program and the development of new channels.

Andre Deijlen, Marketing Director at NEC Philips Unified Solutions: “To enable our business partners to be successful in the EMEA market we deliver more than only our leading edge communication solutions. Our Business Partner Program provides our growing partner base with extensive channel support programs and services that deliver on our partners’ needs. Ronald's in-depth knowledge and expertise with the channel will be of great value to our business partners. By improving and tuning our channel support programs our partners will be in the position to answer to the everyday changing challenges of the Unified Communication Market needs.

Ronald Schapendonk is based at the company’s headquarters in Hilversum, the Netherlands.