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30/03/2023

Cooke Optics Appoints Technical Sales Manager, Americas

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Cooke Optics has appointed Craig Chartier as Technical Sales Manager, Americas.

With a territory covering the Mid-West, East Coast, Canada and South America, Chartier's remit is to represent Cooke Optics to local clients, supporting sales and technical support activities.

Chartier brings 30 years of industry experience to his new role. He began his career at GEAR Rental where he spent 18 years, managing day-to-day operations and leaving as Vice President of Production Services. He also held the role of General Operations Manager at ARRI Rental, and worked with BOLD Distribution as Business Development and Marketing Coordinator, while also providing technical sales support for cinema-centric products. He joins Cooke from a technical sales role at Zeiss Cinema.

Thomas Greiser, Director of Global Sales for Cooke Optics, said: "Craig's background in both sales and rental, together with his technical skills and knowledge built over 30 years, gives him a unique perspective on what customers want and need. He is ideally placed to help our customers choose the best Cooke lenses for their requirements, and we are happy to welcome him to the team.”

"It's a great pleasure to join Cooke Optics at an exciting time in this historic company's journey. I am proud to be a part of this team and look forward to helping our customers achieve their creative visions," said Chartier.

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