Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael O’Halloran to director of sales for Metro New York and Pennsylvania. The company also welcomes Andrea Lannin as the new director of sales for Canada.
Michael O’Halloran brings more than 20 years of experience in the AV industry in both technical and sales roles, continuously showcasing his remarkable versatility in engineering and management. His proficiency in market development strategy, competitive analysis and sales training helped him thrive in his previous role as Planar’s regional account manager for Metro Philadelphia. His vast experience will drive him as he directs sales growth efforts in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and West Virginia with regional account managers Jenna Silberfeld (NYC), Will Amos (NYC), Barry Belsky (NY & PA), a yet-to-be-hired backfill for Metro Philadelphia, as well as sales development representative Nick Barber (Philly) and application engineers Rich Kondas (NYC) and Eric Kuhns (NY & PA).
Ontario-based AV industry veteran Andrea Lannin joins Planar as the new director of sales for Canada. She brings 24 years of invaluable insights and a proven track record of sales growth and developing long-term client relationships, along with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Canadian marketplace. She recently held sales management positions with Canadian AV distributor DataVisual Marketing Inc. where she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s sales strategy and driving revenue growth. She will help drive Planar’s growth and expansion throughout Canada with Ontario-based application engineer Marty Dursken.