Systemax Announces Appointment of Claudia Hughes to Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer
Systemax Inc. (NYSE:SYX) has named Claudia Hughes as the Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, effective immediately. In this new role, she will oversee sales and customer initiatives for Global Industrial’s U.S. and Canadian sales teams. Hughes brings over 20 years of experience, previously serving as Senior Vice President at Office Depot. Both CEO Barry Litwin and Hughes expressed optimism about the company's growth opportunities and the potential to enhance sales strategies.
- Claudia Hughes has over 20 years of senior sales management experience, which may strengthen sales strategies.
- Her previous roles at Office Depot suggest expertise in B2B sales operations.
- Transition in leadership could lead to initial disruptions in sales processes.
PORT WASHINGTON, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 25, 2021 / Systemax Inc. (NYSE:SYX), today announced the appointment of Claudia Hughes to Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Ms. Hughes will report to Barry Litwin, Chief Executive Officer of Systemax, and will be responsible for sales and customer initiatives across Global Industrial's United States and Canadian managed sales teams, and increasing sales effectiveness throughout the company.
Barry Litwin, said, "Claudia is a proven leader with a collaborative approach and great experience in developing, executing and achieving sales goals, especially in the U.S. B2B marketplace. Her customer-centric approach, along with extensive expertise in B2B sales and operations, make her a strong addition to our team."
Claudia Hughes, said, "This is an exciting opportunity to join a proven and growing leader in the industrial and MRO marketplace. Systemax has built an impressive e-commerce platform and strong managed sales organization that delivers significant value to customers. I look forward to working with the Systemax team to capitalize on our growth opportunities and drive our sales strategy."
Ms. Hughes is an accomplished executive leader with more than 20 years of senior sales management experience. She most recently served as Senior Vice President, U.S. Field Sales at Office Depot and previously held the position of Vice President, Business Solutions Division. Claudia began her career at OfficeMax where she held a number of positions, including Vice President Technology Sales and Services. Throughout her career, Claudia has been responsible for building and deploying highly effective sales and operations models, and increased associate productivity and retention by establishing positive, collaborative, goal-oriented work cultures. Claudia graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS degree in Consumer Economics.
About Systemax Inc.
Systemax Inc. , through its operating subsidiaries, is a provider of industrial products in North America going to market through a system of branded e-Commerce websites and relationship marketers. The primary brand is Global Industrial.
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