Jan Van Tieghem has been appointed as the new Director of Technical Sales Support for PPDS, a leading global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, dvLED, videowalls, professional TVs, and dedicated AV software.
With over 20 years of experience in the AV industry, Van Tieghem has dedicated more than 15 years of his career to driving the evolution and success of Philips Professional Displays on a global scale.
Van Tieghem’s journey with Philips began in 2006 as a System Validation Engineer, gradually progressing through various critical leadership roles. His extensive expertise and skills have contributed significantly to PPDS’s strategy of delivering comprehensive solutions across different market sectors and display solutions.
In his new role, Van Tieghem will oversee support teams across all PPDS product ranges, including digital signage, interactive displays, videowalls, dvLED, and professional TVs. These teams are located in PPDS’s innovation center in Ghent, Belgium, as well as throughout all regions in EMEA.
As the Director of Technical Sales Support, Van Tieghem will be responsible for enhancing B2B sales activities, collaborating with partners for software validation, ensuring market compliance, and providing comprehensive support and training to customers.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new opportunity, Van Tieghem emphasized the remarkable growth and transformation of PPDS over the years. He highlighted the company’s evolution from a traditional display manufacturer to one offering complete solutions, including in-house developed software and third-party integrations.
Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Marketing and Business Development at PPDS, praised Van Tieghem’s dedication and leadership skills, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the EMEA Technical Sales Support team effectively.
Van Tieghem expressed his commitment to continuing PPDS’s success and delivering exceptional support and solutions to partners and customers, viewing his new role as an exciting challenge.
