June 21, 2007, Kitchener, ON, Canada - Unitron Hearing announced today the appointment of Chris Auty as Director of Unitron Hearing UK. Effective July 1, 2007, Chris Auty will oversee the management and operations of Unitron Hearing's sales, marketing and customer care in the UK.In addition to working as an Audiologist at the Leeds General Infirmary, England, Chris brings over eleven years of international hearing healthcare experience to Unitron Hearing. He has held significant roles in sales and marketing, at both the retail and manufacturer level, in Canada and in the UK, with a focus on new business development.
After working as Regional Sales Manager for a well-known hearing aid distributor in the UK, Chris relocated to Canada in 2003 where he has held several roles with prominent hearing manufacturers including New Business Development Manager, National Sales Manager and Director of Marketing. He has a proven track record of building strong customer support programs and looks forward to bringing this experience to Unitron Hearing.
"Unitron Hearing is dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service that complements our comprehensive product line and sophisticated technologies," explains Chris. "Innovative customer-centric programs and solutions will continue to set Unitron Hearing UK apart in the market, by supporting the unique requirements of the Hearing Care Professional and building long-term, successful partnerships."
"I am delighted to have Chris join our team. His extensive experience and passion for hearing healthcare, and his ability to implement customer focused programs to help hearing professionals with their everyday clinical needs, will be a great asset to our growing Company," says Cameron Hay, President and CEO, Unitron Hearing.
Subsequently, Gordon Harrison will assume the new position of Director of Business Development for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective July 1, 2007. Unitron Hearing wishes Gordon great success in his new role.
About Unitron Hearing
Unitron Hearing creates world-class hearing innovations that make everyday listening easier for people with hearing loss. The Company is renowned for high-value, easy-to-use hearing solutions. Unitron Hearing has 12 international offices including its global Development Centre located in Kitchener, Canada, and serves people with hearing loss through distribution partners in over 65 countries.
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