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Kapsch TrafficCom Appoints Phil Thompson as North America Vice President of Sales and Business Development

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Kapsch TrafficCom North America has appointed Phil Thompson as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Thompson brings over 20 years of IoT industry experience, having held leadership roles at Spring Window Fashions, Crestron, Control4, and Honeywell. He succeeds Dan Toohey, who served since 2021 and is retiring. Thompson holds dual Bachelor's degrees from the University of Auckland and has served on the Consumer Technology Association and Rutgers University boards. The company, headquartered in Vienna, operates in more than 50 countries, generating revenues of EUR 539 million in 2023/24 with approximately 4,000 employees.

Kapsch TrafficCom Nord America ha nominato Phil Thompson come Vicepresidente delle Vendite e dello Sviluppo aziendale. Thompson porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore IoT, avendo ricoperto ruoli dirigenziali presso Spring Window Fashions, Crestron, Control4 e Honeywell. Sostituisce Dan Toohey, in carica dal 2021, che sta andando in pensione. Thompson ha conseguito lauree doppie presso l'Università di Auckland e ha fatto parte dei consigli della Consumer Technology Association e della Rutgers University. L'azienda, con sede a Vienna, opera in più di 50 paesi, generando ricavi di 539 milioni di euro nel 2023/24 con circa 4.000 dipendenti.

Kapsch TrafficCom Norteamérica ha nombrado a Phil Thompson como Vicepresidente de Ventas y Desarrollo Comercial. Thompson aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria IoT, habiendo ocupado cargos de liderazgo en Spring Window Fashions, Crestron, Control4 y Honeywell. Sustituye a Dan Toohey, quien ha estado en el cargo desde 2021 y se está jubilando. Thompson tiene títulos de licenciatura dobles de la Universidad de Auckland y ha formado parte de las juntas de la Consumer Technology Association y de Rutgers University. La empresa, con sede en Viena, opera en más de 50 países, generando ingresos de 539 millones de euros en 2023/24 con aproximadamente 4,000 empleados.

카프슈 트래픽콤 북미필 톰슨을 판매 및 비즈니스 개발 담당 부사장으로 임명했습니다. 톰슨은 스프링 윈도우 패션, 크레스트론, 컨트롤4, 그리고 하니웰에서 리더십 역할을 수행하며 20년 이상의 IoT 산업 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 2021년부터 재직해 온 댄 투히를 대신하게 되며, 투히는 은퇴합니다. 톰슨은 오클랜드 대학교에서 이중 학위를 취득했으며, 소비자 기술 협회와 러터거스 대학교 이사회에서 활동해왔습니다. 본사는 비엔나에 위치한 이 회사는 50개 이상의 국가에서 운영되며, 2023/24년 동안 5억 3900만 유로의 수익을 올리고 약 4,000명의 직원을 두고 있습니다.

Kapsch TrafficCom Amérique du Nord a nommé Phil Thompson au poste de Vice-Président des Ventes et du Développement Commercial. Thompson possède plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie de l'IoT, ayant occupé des postes de direction chez Spring Window Fashions, Crestron, Control4 et Honeywell. Il succède à Dan Toohey, en poste depuis 2021 et qui part à la retraite. Thompson détient des diplômes de licence doubles de l'Université d'Auckland et a siégé aux conseils de la Consumer Technology Association et de l'Université Rutgers. L'entreprise, dont le siège est à Vienne, opère dans plus de 50 pays et a généré des revenus de 539 millions d'euros en 2023/24 avec environ 4 000 employés.

Kapsch TrafficCom Nordamerika hat Phil Thompson zum Vizepräsidenten für Vertrieb und Geschäftsentwicklung ernannt. Thompson bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der IoT-Branche mit und hatte Führungspositionen bei Spring Window Fashions, Crestron, Control4 und Honeywell inne. Er folgt auf Dan Toohey, der seit 2021 im Amt war und in den Ruhestand geht. Thompson hat einen Doppelabschluss von der University of Auckland und war Mitglied der Aufsichtsräte der Consumer Technology Association und der Rutgers University. Das Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in Wien ist in mehr als 50 Ländern tätig und erzielte im Jahr 2023/24 einen Umsatz von 539 Millionen Euro mit etwa 4.000 Mitarbeitern.

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  • Revenue of EUR 539 million in 2023/24 fiscal year
  • Global presence in more than 50 countries
  • Diversified portfolio including tolling, traffic management, and connected vehicle solutions
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DULUTH, GA / ACCESSWIRE / November 12, 2024 / Kapsch TrafficCom North America is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Thompson as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Phil brings over 20 years of experience in the IoT industry, with leadership roles in sales operations, marketing, and business development and will lead the North American sales organization.

"We are thrilled to welcome Phil to our North American team, ," said JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America. "Phil's proven leadership and deep industry expertise make him a perfect fit to drive growth and innovation in our sales and business development efforts. We are excited about the fresh perspective he will bring to our team and look forward to the impact he will make in shaping the future of intelligent transportation solutions in North America."

Before joining Kapsch TrafficCom, Phil held senior roles at Spring Window Fashions, Crestron, Control4, and Honeywell, specializing in connected home and building technologies. He also spent 10 years in the managed print and software industry with Lexmark and Pharos International. His expertise in orchestrating strategic initiatives and fostering high-performance teams will be instrumental to executing Kapsch TrafficCom's sales and growth strategies.

Known for exceeding revenue targets and fostering collaboration, Phil's leadership style focuses on empowerment, mentorship, and continuous improvement. His background spans sales, business development, market expansion, and operational efficiency, making him a key driver of innovation at Kapsch TrafficCom.

Phil holds dual Bachelor's degrees in environmental science and human geography from the University of Auckland and has served on the boards of the Consumer Technology Association and Rutgers University.

Phil succeeds Dan Toohey who served since 2021. Dan led Kapsch TrafficCom's sales teams in North America and played a pivotal role in expanding the company's footprint in all-electronic tolling (AET), traffic management, and connected vehicle solutions. Kapsch TrafficCom is grateful for Dan's thoughtful leadership and congratulates him on his upcoming retirement.

More information: Press | Kapsch TrafficCom

Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the application fields of tolling, tolling services, traffic management and demand management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.

With one-stop-shop-solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems.

Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol:KTCG). In its 2023/24 financial year, about 4,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 539 million.

Press contact:

Carolin Treichl
Executive Vice President Marketing & Communications
Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
P +43 50 811 1710
carolin.treichl@kapsch.net

Sandra Bijelic
Head of Corporate Communications
Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
P +43664628 1720
sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net

Further information: www.kapsch.net/ktc
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SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom AG



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FAQ

What is Phil Thompson's new role at Kapsch TrafficCom (KPSHF)?

Phil Thompson has been appointed as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Kapsch TrafficCom North America.

What was Kapsch TrafficCom's (KPSHF) revenue in 2023/24?

Kapsch TrafficCom generated revenues of EUR 539 million in its 2023/24 financial year.

Who did Phil Thompson replace at Kapsch TrafficCom (KPSHF)?

Phil Thompson succeeded Dan Toohey, who served since 2021 and is now retiring.

How many countries does Kapsch TrafficCom (KPSHF) operate in?

Kapsch TrafficCom has successful projects in more than 50 countries and subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries.

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