3rd January, 2024 -- Optoma, the No. 1 4K UHD and DLP® brand worldwide and in EMEA in projection technology, and a leading visual solutions provider, today announces the appointment of Joe Wilkins as the new Managing Director of Optoma’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) operations, effective immediately.
Wilkins will continue to build and lead Optoma as the company expands its visual solutions to offer exceptional value and service to meet the evolving needs of its customers. He is responsible for the strategic development and sales growth across both B2B and B2C sectors, as well as, spearheading multiple transformative initiatives to accelerate Optoma’s growth, product innovation and operational efficiencies. Under his dynamic leadership, Optoma will showcase its full breadth of education and corporate solutions from interactive, professional and LED displays to award-winning projectors and sustainability platform at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show from Jan. 30-Feb. 2nd 2024 in Barcelona.
“Over the last seventeen years with Optoma, Joe has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, is widely respected among our customers and employees and has a proven track record of delivering results,” said SY Chen, CEO of Optoma Group. “His deep experience across our business will enable him to lead our European operations into the future and capitalise on the growth opportunities in the region.”
Commenting on his appointment, Wilkins shared, “I am honoured and energised to lead Optoma’s business across EMEA regions and drive long-term strategies to continue our market leadership. With our talented team, I see incredible opportunities to deliver exceptional experiences and engaging solutions across our diverse portfolio while increasing our brand image and awareness.”
Since joining the company in 2006, Wilkins has held numerous strategic positions leading teams spanning business functions including product management, business planning, marketing and service. Wilkins is passionate about mentoring teams and helps foster a culture of collaboration and enhanced communication within Optoma. With vast experience across the EMEA and Americas regions, Wilkins has successfully led initiatives resulting in a positive impact on the company’s profitability and streamlined efficiencies.
Wilkins succeeds former Managing Director, Thierry Millet, who retired after an illustrious 21-year career at Optoma.
Learn more; https://www.optomaeurope.com/ and https://www.optoma.com/about-optoma/
About Optoma Established in 2000 and based in the UK, Optoma is a visual solutions provider that serves enterprise, education, consumer, retail, and large-venue markets. Its products combine superiour image processing technologies with exceptional engineering and innovation to deliver stunning crystal-clear images with ultimate reliability. In addition to a full line-up of projectors, including 4K UHD, Portable, and Laser, Optoma also offers Interactive Flat Panel Displays, Professional Displays, AIO LED Displays, and Large Venue Projectors. Powered by Optoma Solution Suite (OSS) and Optoma Management Suite (OMS)™ display management solution, they provide customers and users with innovative ways to connect, share, and collaborate. Optoma has regional headquarters in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Learn more at www.optoma.com
No.1 4K UHD Brand Worldwide Data source: PMA Research: Worldwide Projector Census, Y2022.
No.1 DLP Brand Worldwide Data source: PMA Research: Worldwide Projector Census, Y2022. For projectors +1000 lumens.
No.1 4K UHD Brand in EMEA Data source: PMA Research: Worldwide Projector Census 2022.
No.1 DLP Brand in EMEA Data source: PMA Research: Worldwide Projector Census 2022.
About Optoma
Optoma is a world leading designer and manufacturer of projection and sound products for business, education, professional audio/video and home entertainment.
Optoma’s projection products combine superior image processing technologies with exceptional engineering and innovation to deliver stunning crystal clear images with ultimate reliability.
Optoma projectors use DLP® technology, pioneered by Texas Instruments. This uses millions of mirrors to produce high quality imagery which does not suffer colour degradation over time, as sometimes experienced in other projector technologies.
The Optoma NuForce sound range is designed for people that care about audio. They are built from premium quality components to deliver sleek design and exceptional sound.
The Optoma Group has continental headquarters in Europe, the USA and Asia; whilst Optoma Europe, based in London, covers Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Local services are delivered from regional offices in France, Germany, Norway, Spain and the Netherlands and sales representatives in the Czech Republic, Dubai, Italy, Poland, Russia, Romania and Saudi Arabia. www.optoma.com
