Airstar has announced the appointment of Clement Guittet as export manager to
strengthen its international presence.
With 80% of its lighting turnover generated abroad, the company is focused on
supporting and growing its global network. Commented Xavier Ponson, Airstar sales
director: “Our brand is already represented in more than 40 countries through 12
subsidiaries and over 70 independent distributors. This role has been created to help
nurture our existing relationships and further boost our international presence.’
Based in Airstar’s Headquarters near Grenoble (France), Clement will be responsible
for Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Russia, India and Switzerland. The primary
aim of the position is to support the existing Airstar international network and develop
the company’s presence in the event, construction, industry, security, architecture and
cinema sectors.
Clement graduated in International Business Law in 2002. With twelve years of
experience in international business development for the industrial,
telecommunications and first response industries, Clement has a deep knowledge of
international sales.
“Airstar’s international success is very impressive for an SME, and is part of its DNA. I
am looking forward to bringing my business development knowledge and experience
to the table at this pivotal time for the company as it enters new markets and sectors’
Clement enthused.
While Clement will manage and expand the existing Airstar business network, his role
will also be to find new distributors and sales partners. Clement adds: “This newly
created position is a dream job and the Airstar team has made me feel very welcome.
The quality and performance of Airstar products is undisputed; no other company in
the world is capable of delivering this type of user-friendly lighting solution, with a
highly efficient, 360°, non-glaring light – so it’s an exciting proposition for me to work
with.’
The breadth of applications in which Airstar products can be found means that
Clement’s work is incredibly varied: “The versatility of Airstar solutions is staggering.
From lighting requirements for the most exclusive fashion show in Dubai to working
on a major Bollywood production in India and first response needs with a fire brigade
chief in Switzerland – Airstar products are being deployed in all kinds of environments
and scenarios.’
“We are very excited to welcome Clement on board; he is the perfect fit for the job.
With him onboard, we can better plan our growth with the aim to reinforce Airstar’s
reputation in Sub-Saharan Africa and Maghreb and conquer the Indian, Russian and
Central Asian markets’, concluded Xavier Ponson.
