Cooper Security has appointed Rod Wilson as its new area sales manager for the south-east.
Wilson is tasked with covering installers and distributors in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. He is also responsible for contributing to the business development for the region.
With over 30 years’ experience within the security sector in installation, sales, account management and remote monitoring, Wilson has worked for a number of well known regional and national companies.
Wilson said: ‘Having worked in the security industry since I was 17, I’ve long admired Cooper Security’s ability to set the bar in terms of product innovation and manufacturing excellence. I’m delighted to be joining the company at a time when it is one of the industry’s most respected names, thanks to its diverse portfolio of reliable and well-designed products such as the Scantronic i-on range of intruder alarm panels. I look forward to playing a key part in taking the company to the next level of success.’
Matthew Phelps, managing director of Cooper Security, added: ‘Being able to enhance our already excellent sales team with someone of Rod’s calibre is an indicator of our determination to become the number one choice for security solutions. The projects that are being planned and implemented in the south-east region offer huge potential for us to achieve our strategic objectives and I’m convinced that the drive, enthusiasm and ambition that Rod possesses will ensure that Cooper Security reaps massive rewards.’
About Cooper Security
A business unit of Eaton’s Cooper Safety Division, part of the electrical business of Eaton which acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has about 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more, visit www.eaton.com.
