QSC Appoints Fitisemanu APAC Sales Manager
Fitisemanu to Guide the QSC Pro Business Unit’s Sales Efforts in the Asia-Pacific Region
Winter NAMM 2015, Anaheim, CA (January 22, 2015) – QSC (Booth 6752, Hall A) is pleased to announce the appointment of Polisi “Fitz” Fitisemanu to the position of Sales Manager, QSC Professional for the company’s Asia-Pacific Region. A 25 year professional audio veteran, Fitisemanu has worked at the retail, distribution, rental and installation levels and founded United Sound Agencies (USA) where he promoted American made professional audio systems to dealers and users in New Zealand and the South Pacific region.
“When the opportunity arose to be a candidate for the Asia-Pacific Sales Manager position with QSC, it was a ’no brainer’ for me, that is to say there was no way I was going to turn down the chance to work for such an amazing company,” states Fitisemanu. “I have long admired QSC and have been a QSC user for most of my professional career. I am thrilled and honored to now be a part of the team.”
Fitisemanu began his career in 1989 serving as assistant manager at Auckland, NZ based Musical Sounds which is the country’s second largest musical instrument retailer. As his knowledge of audio visual systems grew, he founded United Sound Agencies and also served as a consultant to South Pacific Music Distributors, developing business channels in the professional installation market. Most recently, Fitisemanu served as General Manager of Microhire, an Australian based audio/visual rental and production company. In addition to his sales and business development experience, Fitisemanu is also a seasoned bass player and has toured throughout Europe, UK, USA, New Zealand and Australia supporting numerous musical artists.
“We are thrilled to have “Fitz” on the QSC Pro team representing us in the Asia-Pacific region,” says Ray van Straten, Vice President, QSC Professional. “His deep knowledge of the various business dynamics in the region, combined with a strong record of providing customers with outstanding service and solutions, will make him a very strong addition to the Pro team, and a terrific business partner in the channel.”
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