New Vice President Europe and Africa at Plantronics
Audio specialist Plantronics announces that Paul Clark has been appointed as the new Vice President and Managing Director for the European and African markets.
Previously, Clark had already managed Plantronics' business in Northern and Eastern Europe, Russia and Sub-Saharan Africa. He succeeds Philip Vanhoutte, who is leaving the company on April 1 after twelve years with Plantronics.
Clark joined Plantronics in 1994 and was promoted to Marketing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. During his tenure in this position, he introduced the industry's first international reseller program to the market, launched Plantronics' consumer business in EMEA and helped the company achieve significant growth in the regions. Clark was instrumental in the launch of the Plantronics Connect Partner Program in the Russian and Eastern European markets. He has also held a number of senior sales, product management and marketing roles for both consumer and professional business segments.
Clark holds a First Class Honors Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Business Administration Degree from Durham University. He also studied Strategic Marketing Management at Harvard Business School.
