Riedel Appoints New VP Of Sales

Riedel Communications has added to its staff with the appointment of Ryhaan Williams as the new vice president of sales, eastern U.S.

Williams will be responsible for strengthening existing relationships, creating new strategic alliances for the eastern region, and expanding sports markets nationally.

Joyce Bente, president and CEO of Riedel North America, said: "Ryhaan has had a very successful career covering many aspects of broadcast technology. Her vast experience, industry relationships, and project management expertise will make her a real asset to our North American team."

Before joining Riedel, Williams was director of strategic accounts at Chicago-based Joseph Electronics. There she was tasked with developing new market verticals, product training, and providing project management services, as well as fostering relationships with key accounts and consultants. Prior to this, Williams was the principal and general manager of Tandem Solutions LLC, based in New Jersey. Tandem Solutions brokers and resells broadcast equipment and copper and fiber cabling, handling integration projects through a vast reseller network. Before starting Tandem Solutions, Williams was a business development manager for Bexel in its New York office.

As the former northeast regional manager for Gepco, Ryhaan was involved in fostering relationships among engineers, integrators, and consultants for creating custom fiber solutions. She oversaw installations at Red Bull Arena, PPL Park, and Yankee Stadium, in addition to mobile units built for Metrovision and New Century Productions.

As a project manager for Venue Services Group (VSG), National Mobile Television's integration arm, Williams was tasked with managing installations at venues such as Fenway Park, TD Banknorth Garden, Yankee Stadium, and Dodger Stadium. Prior to working with VSG, she was the director of production for Sportvision, managing relationships with ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Turner. She also held positions at VH1, Courtroom Television, Medical News Network, and SportsChannel.

Ryhaan Williams will be based in New Jersey and report to Bente.

Image: Ryhaan Williams, New Vice President of Sales, Eastern U.S.

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