6 Sep 2010

Avigilon appoints Nicolas Cronier as Sales Director for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg
Avigilon is in rapid expansion mode to meet worldwide demand for its HD surveillance system
Avigilon announced the appointment of Nicolas Cronier as the company's Sales Director for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. In rapid expansion mode to meet worldwide demand for the Avigilon award-winning high definition (HD) surveillance system, Avigilon engaged Cronier to oversee all sales activities and manage customer relationships in the region.

Cronier joins Avigilon from NICE Systems Ltd., a provider of intent-based analytics applications and services, where he served as the sales manager for France and led the company's success in the transportation, critical infrastructure, casino, and public sector markets. While at NICE Systems, one of Cronier's flagship accounts was the Eiffel tower, a project that involved more than 200 video channels combined with analytics software. Prior to NICE Systems Ltd., Cronier was responsible for establishing an office in France for PRIMION and growing market share for NEDAP, both access control equipment manufacturers.

"Worldwide demand for our award winning HD and megapixel video surveillance systems continues to grow rapidly, and we are committed to delivering superior customer service across the globe to meet our customers' needs," said Dave Tynan, Vice President of global sales and marketing at Avigilon. "With an in-depth knowledge of the market and a strong technical background, Nicolas will play a key role in meeting the needs of our expanding customer base in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg."

Based in Paris, France, Cronier will oversee all sales activities pertaining to France, Belgium, and Luxembourg and will manage customer, integrator, and consultant relationships by providing technical expertise and on-site support.

"As the world's first open HD Network Video Management Software platform, the Avigilon HD Surveillance System protects and monitors thousands of customer sites in more than 60 countries around the world," said Nicolas Cronier. "I am excited to offer customers in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg a surveillance solution that delivers indisputable video evidence for reduced investigation times and greater success."