MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:RNIN), a Minneapolis-based digital signage provider, announced today that Leo Bull has been named Regional Vice President, Eastern United States for the company's direct sales force.
"We are very excited to have Leo join our organization and are confident in his sales skills to assist positioning the company for long term growth," said Scott Koller, executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Leo brings an extensive background and impressive sales growth track record in digital signage technology, displays and component sales with him to Wireless Ronin."
In this position, Mr. Bull will work within the sales organization to focus on revenue growth and customer development by mapping digital signage solutions using RoninCast(r) software for customers in key markets including quick serve restaurants, retail, automotive and hospitality. His extensive experience providing digital signage hardware and working within the industry has prepared him for solutions sales of Wireless Ronin's software and turnkey services.
"I look forward to leveraging my industry experience in my position at Wireless Ronin," said Leo Bull, regional vice president, eastern United States for Wireless Ronin. "I have successfully managed sales and business development activities within the digital signage space and related technologies for many years, most recently at Avocent. I expect to bring the same level of success to Wireless Ronin and play an important role in building on their leadership position in the digital signage industry."
Mr. Bull joins Wireless Ronin from his previous position at Avocent where he was Vice President of Sales. During his tenure he managed an international sales team, built relationships with key customers and strategic partners and substantially increased company market share in the digital signage, broadcast and serial divisions. Prior to Avocent, Mr. Bull was Director of Commercial Sales at LG Electronics where he managed a sales force focused on commercial hardware for the AV industry with emphasis on the digital signage market. Additionally, Mr. Bull held sales positions with Fujitsu General America and Mitsubishi Digital Electronics.
About Wireless Ronin Technologies
Wireless Ronin Technologies (www.wirelessronin.com) is the developer of RoninCast(r), a complete software solution designed to address the evolving digital signage marketplace. Wireless Ronin provides clients with a complete, turnkey digital signage system which allows the ability to manage a digital signage network from one central location. The RoninCast(r) digital signage software suite allows for customized distribution with network management, playlist creation and scheduling, and database integration. Wireless Ronin offers an array of services to support RoninCast(r) software including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, and training. The Company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "RNIN."
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