Riedel Communications announced that Kevin Collins has been appointed to the position of senior vice president of sales, North America, joining the company after nearly 30 years at Diversified, where he was one of the founding members.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin as the leader of our entire North America sales team,” says Joyce Bente, president – CEO, The Americas at Riedel. “As a thought leader, change agent, and consultant, Kevin has proven his ability to forge and scale valuable partnerships, driving growth and increasing influence in the market. Moreover, his adaptability to embrace ever-changing technology and solutions will ensure that Riedel remains at the forefront of innovation. With his strategic vision and executive experience in business development, we believe he will be instrumental in steering our ideas from inception to successful execution.”
At Diversified, Collins maintained an executive management role throughout his tenure and was instrumental in the strategy and growth of the organization. He served as vice president of sales, 12 years as executive vice president and chief operating officer, and president and chief operating officer for four years. His last role was as president of the company’s international business unit. While leading a team of 600 members and seven direct reports, he spearheaded the technology solutions provider’s global operations to produce $200 million in annual revenue.
“I am both honored and thrilled to embrace this new chapter at Riedel Communications, and I eagerly anticipate spearheading our sales efforts, forging new partnerships, and driving the company’s growth to unprecedented heights,” says Collins. “Together, we shall empower our clients with cutting-edge solutions and foster stronger connections in the ever-evolving world of technology.”
