Dubai, UAE - 18th September 2013: MMD, the company that markets and sells Philips monitors, and AOC, the company that markets and sells AOC’s range of products, have appointed Vineeth Sebastian as the new Regional Sales Director for Middle East and Africa (MEA). In his new role Sebastian will focus on growing the Middle East and Africa markets, overseeing MMD’s and AOC’s retail and B2B channels and consequently work closely with existing and potential customers for both Philips and AOC brands. MMD and AOC are both subsidiaries of TPV which is the world’s largest display manufacturer.

“I am delighted to welcome Sebastian to the team and wish him all the best for a fruitful work relationship. Our commitment to delivering outstanding display solutions and exceptional client service is proving to be a winning formula. It’s enabling us to attract the industry’s best talent and expand our products and services for our clients. These are certainly exciting times for our company,” said Thomas Schade, Vice President for MMD and AOC in EMEA.

Sebastian has been chosen because of is his vast experience and knowledge and extensive industry network. Sebastian holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics degree from Delhi College of Engineering, New Delhi, India. Sebastian’s professional career of 13 years spans across roles such as Product/Sales Management and General Management.

“I'm delighted to join this esteemed organisation that boosts two of the premier monitor brands in the world. The opportunities for Philips and AOC displays are significant in the region and as the brands implement their strategic plan,” said Vineeth Sebastian, Regional Sales Director at MMD and AOC MEA. “I look forward to utilise my vast experience with leading vendors/distributors to take the business and current organisation to the next level. In my new role I will try to strengthen our relationship and have close contact with our customers which I see as an advantage – in the end, it's always about good customer relations and customer satisfaction.”

About MMD
www.lcdmonitors.philips.com

About AOC
www.aoc-europe.com

For further information:

Vistar Communications
Sanjeev Kant
Tel. +971 4 420 1517
Email: Sanjeev@vistarmea.com

AOC International (Europe) B.V.
Prins Bernhardplein 200, 6th floor
1097 JB Amsterdam
Seden Ayyildiz
Phone: +31 20 5046952
E-Mail: Seden.Ayyildiz@AOC.com

and

MMD Monitors & Displays B.V.
Prins Bernhardplein 200, 6th floor
1097 JB Amsterdam
Fani Yaneva
Phone: +31 20 5046950
E-Mail: Fani.Yaneva@mmd-p.com