Plantronics has appointed Paul Clark to the role of VP, General Manager North Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia & Sub-Saharan Africa.
Clark was formerly UK and Ireland MD and Regional Director in the Nordics, Holland and Belgium, and will now also be responsible for expanding the company's business in Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eastern Europe.
He has already launched Plantronics' Connect Partner Programme in the Russian and Eastern European markets.
Over 170 partners have graduated from Plantronics' partner training programme across Europe since its launch last year.
Clark joined Plantronics in 1994 as the company's EMEA Marketing Director, a role which he held until 2003. During this period, he helped Plantronics boost headset adoption across global business markets and strategically launched the company into the consumer space. Paul then became Plantronics' EMEA Director of Product Management before taking on a commercial role managing sales operations in the UK and Ireland in 2007.
Clark said: "I'm pleased to have the opportunity expand on the success Plantronics has experienced in Russia and Eastern Europe. I looking forward to driving further growth in the region by providing added support to our local channel partners, and to seeing a growing number of users experience the benefits of Plantronics programmes and products."
Philip Vanhoutte, Senior VP & MD, Europe and Africa at Plantronics, added: "Paul has been instrumental in building Plantronics' global presence over the years, both with our business partners and consumers.
"His extensive knowledge of our products and dedication to our core values make him an ideal candidate to grow our presence in key Eastern European and Russian markets, and we expect him to continue delivering great results in his new role."