SPARTANBURG, S.C - Thursday, September 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS
WIRE) AFL, a global provider of fiber optic solutions, announces that
Phil Edwards has joined AFL as president of EMEA (Europe, Middle East,
Africa). Edwards will be responsible for leading AFL’s business strategy
and operations in the EMEA region, and building the infrastructure
needed to support growth for AFL.
“AFL recognizes a tremendous
opportunity to build our business in the EMEA region. Bringing Phil on
board adds a proven leader to our team, and positions us to take full
advantage of the market opportunities. His background and experiences in
telecom industry is truly impressive and I am pleased to have Phil join
our leadership team,” said Jody Gallagher, president and CEO of AFL.
Edwards
served as the Group President of Draka Communications at Draka Holding
N.V. prior to its merger with Prysmian Group in 2011 when he was
appointed to the position of Executive Vice President of Telecom
Business at Prysmian S.p.A.
“With AFL’s diverse product portfolio,
proven expertise in fiber optics and consistent record of profitable
growth, I know AFL is well positioned to maximize its presence in EMEA. I
am excited to join the AFL team and look forward to bringing unique
solutions to customers in our region,” added Phil Edwards, president of
EMEA for AFL.
Edwards is a graduate of Swansea University in the
United Kingdom where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Mathematics and Physics.
For additional information about AFL, its products and services, visit www.AFLglobal.com.
About AFL
AFL
provides industry-leading products and services to the electric
utility, broadband, communications, enterprise and OEM markets as well
as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics,
renewables and transportation. The company’s diverse product portfolio
includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories,
outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, test equipment and
training. AFL’s service portfolio includes market-leading positions
with the foremost communications companies supporting inside plant
central office, EF&I, outside plant, enterprise and wireless areas.
Founded
in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional
products and reliable service that help our customers improve their
critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S.,
Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. The company is
headquartered in Spartanburg, SC and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com.
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Contacts
AFL
Corie Culp, 864-433-5409
Public Relations Manager
Corie.Culp@AFLglobal.com
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