Riedel Expands Managed Technology Division Americas

Overview

Riedel Communications expands its Managed Technology Division in the Americas and announces the appointment of Jan Schaffner as vice president, Managed Technology Americas, to formalize the company’s long-term market development strategy and reinforce its commitment to delivering products across sports and live production environments in the region.

Riedel has established a structured go-to-market approach in the Americas with dedicated personnel, project management, and infrastructure in North America, including an operational base in Los Angeles and a hub in Concord, North Carolina, supporting activities in sports (including motorsports) and live events.

• Lead sustainable expansion, local market alignment, and operational excellence in the Americas.
• Collaborate with collaboration partners, customers, and local teams to build solutions that match market realities and customer needs.
• Work with existing rental partners and system integrators to emphasize specialized service and complex workflows beyond traditional rental models.
• Support sales operations and market growth by engaging with consultants, integrators, rental companies, dealers, and end users; provide technical support and market insights, including system design and pre-sales engineering.

• Experience in developing Managed Technology activities in the Americas; program management background is a plus.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with customers and partners and to align local market needs with company capabilities.

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