Cognitec Systems has appointed Mikael Fagerlund as successor to industry veteran and retiree Dr. Jürgen Pampus, the company’s previous VP of Sales and Marketing.
Fagerlund, who has served the sales team at the company’s Dresden headquarters since 2011, most recently as Director of Sales EMEA, will continue to manage sales activities and customer relations in EMEA.
As VP of Sales and Marketing, Fagerlund will also oversee the firm’s global sales and growth strategies, Cognitec said.
CEO Alfredo Herrera said: "For the past decade, the industry has known Fagerlund as a trustworthy, technically savvy representative of our company.
“We are delighted he will now lead our global sales and marketing efforts and drive Cognitec's business development as the most experienced face recognition provider."
Dr. Pampus will continue to serve as a consultant to Cognitec.
