Daisytek promotes executives.PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1996--Daisytek International Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : DZTK) announced the promotions of Chris Yates to senior vice president of business development; James Powell to senior vice president of sales and marketing; and Peter Wharf to vice president of international sales. The company also announced Randy Stancill to the position of vice president of logistics. As senior vice president of business development, Chris Yates is responsible primarily for new business development, special projects and specialized services. Yates formerly held the position of vice president of business development and was elected to Daistek's board of directors in 1995. He served as vice president of marketing from January 1994 to November 1995 and as vice president of sales from 1988 to 1994. He held several other sales positions since joining the company in 1982. Prior to joining Daisytek, Yates served in various sales capacities for ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. International, a distributor of computer supplies in Western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). . As senior vice president of sales and marketing, Jim Powell  An editor has expressed concern that this article or section is .Please help improve the article by adding information and sources on neglected viewpoints, or by summarizing and oversees U.S. sales and marketing activities including Daisytek's International Call Center and the annual Computer Supplies Expo. Powell has served as Daisytek's vice president of sales since 1992, as national sales manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → from 1990 to 1992 and in various other sales capacities from 1988 to 1990. "Jim and Chris work exceptionally well as a team and continue to develop distribution solutions and value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. while keeping an eye on the customers' best future interest in our dynamic industry," said Mark Layton, president, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. and chief financial officer of Daisytek. As vice president of international sales, Peter Wharf is accountable for all international sales and customer service for Daisytek's Canada, Mexico and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. locations in addition to the company's export operations. Previously, Wharf was Daisytek's director of international sales for Canada, Mexico and export operations. Prior to joining Daisytek in 1992, Wharf held several positions in export management and sales at ISA in Western Europe. As vice president of logistics, Randy Stancill is responsible for all operations of Daisytek's Memphis distribution center including inventory control, warehousing and distribution. Stancill has served as Daisytek's vice president of management information systems since 1992, and in various other information systems capacities from 1988 to 1992. Prior to joining Daisytek, Stancill was employed by J.D. Edwards (J.D. Edwards & Company, Denver, CO, www.jdedwards.com) A developer of multinational, integrated enterprise software for distribution, finance, human resources, manufacturing and supply chain management. & Company, a computer software and systems firm. "Peter is applying his knowledge, experience and success in growing our Canada and Mexico sales and services to grow our other international offices and to develop new international market possibilities while Randy continues to bring distribution, technology and efficiency expertise to our Memphis superhub," Layton added. Daisytek is a leading wholesale distributor of computer and office automation supplies and accessories, serving approximately 20,000 customer locations in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and overseas. Through its strategic alliance with Federal Express, Daisytek distributes in excess of 6,000 products from more than 145 manufacturers via next business day delivery throughout North America. Leading manufacturers Daisytek represents include Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Okidata, Lexmark, 3M, Xerox, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Epson and Digital Equipment Corporation. You can find more information about Daisytek at http://www.daisytek.com. CONTACT: Edelman Worldwide Reba Russell/Laurie Pennino 214/520-3555 or Daisytek International Bridget Ahr 214/881-4700 ext.3640 |
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