NEC Display Solutions of America Names President and COO
NEC Display Solutions of America announced the promotion of Pierre Richer to company president and chief operating officer.
NEC Display Solutions of America, a provider of professional LCDs, plasmas, and projectors, announced the promotion of executive vice president and long-time employee Pierre Richer to company president and chief operating officer.
“The display industry continues to change rapidly and Pierre is the perfect choice to provide the compelling vision that will enable NEC to enhance its standing as the market leader,” said Nobuya Sakagami, CEO of NEC Display Solutions of America.
Previously, in his role as executive vide president for sales and marketing, Richer was responsible for NEC’s partner initiatives, marketing, and service offerings, in addition to introducing new revenue opportunities through the channel. He also played a key role in the merger of the projector and plasma business unit with the desktop and large-screen LCD business unit. Earlier in his career, Richer served as NEC’s senior vice president and general manager of the Visual Systems Division, where he developed business strategy for the Americas.
