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Noritsu Adds Key Personnel
Wednesday 02. January 2008 - Noritsu Announces Enhancements to Sales & Marketing Business Units
Noritsu America Corporation announced the appointment of three key executives to enhance its existing management teams. Joining the Noritsu Senior Management team, Tina M. Tuccillo has been named Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Product Planning. In addition, Todd Holloway has been promoted to Government Sales Manager and William Reitter has been hired as Sales Representative, Eastern Region, effective immediately.
As Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Product Planning, Tina Tuccillo will report directly to Akihiko Kuwabara, President Noritsu America Corporation and Executive Officer of Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. She will be responsible for driving key strategic initiatives within the company, developing strategic and tactical marketing plans to drive company profitability and interfacing with Noritsus global product development team to communicate product requirements for the North American markets. Tuccillo has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and consumer electronics industries. Prior to joining Noritsu, Tuccillo worked for Toshiba America as Vice President of Marketing. She holds a Bachelors degree from Rutgers University, Masters degree from the College of New Jersey and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt in Process Improvement. “Tinas extensive business knowledge and marketing experience makes her a key addition to our management team. She brings a proven track record of innovation and commitment to producing effective marketing strategies that will allow us to strengthen our position in the photo imaging industry,” said Kuwabara.
With the promotion to Government Sales Manager, Todd Holloway will be responsible for business development and customer relationship management with Federal, State and Local governments. Holloway has been employed with Noritsu for 12 years, holding positions such as Technical Service Representative, District Supervisor, Technical Specialist, and Government Account Technical Specialist. “Todds professional experience, degree in photographic sciences and status as a United States Air Force veteran make him an ideal candidate to help us grow this distribution channel,” said Rich Hougland, Vice President of Sales, Photo Specialty, Professional and New Markets.
Noritsu also announced the appointment of William Reitter to the position of Sales Representative for Eastern Region. Reitter will be responsible for driving account sales in the Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Northern Florida markets. “We are excited to have Bill join the Noritsu team,” Hougland said. “His extensive experience in the photo industry will prove invaluable as Noritsu continues to strengthen its market position.” Reitters interest in the photographic industry started during his service in the United States Navy as a photographer and continued as he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York – Brockport. Prior to joining Noritsu, Reitter worked for Kodak for over 25 years in various account management and technical sales roles.