Phillips Connect announced the strategic hiring of five executives, each of whom bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. “This significant expansion of the team highlights Phillips Connect’s ambition to redefine industry standards and deliver unparalleled value to its customers,” the company said.
Joining the Phillips Connect family are sales executives, Smart Fleet Solutions, John Higgins, Brian Hugie, Thomas Ness, and Ali Gullen Saer, and VP of Sales Engineering, Brett Jackson.
Jackson is a distinguished leader in the technology sector, renowned for his expertise in market analysis, emerging technologies, and strategic go-to-market strategies for new SaaS products. Holding three patents in sensor technologies and communication platforms, his contributions have significantly advanced the field, Phillips Connect said.
Higgins has a proven track record of delivering record-breaking revenue growth in highly competitive business markets, according to Phillips Connect. His recent role as national accounts director at SkyBitz, Inc., from 2013 to 2023, highlighted his ability to manage significant accounts across the country, achieving year-over-year top performance.
Hugie has rich background in telematics and fleet management, Phillips Connect said. As the CEO and owner of FleettrackGPS since August 2014, he spearheaded the development of a state-of-the-art system designed for asset, trailer and fleet management, integrating features like dash cams, IFTA, and ELD to meet the diverse needs of customers.
Ness is a distinguished leader in the technology and transportation industry, according to Phillips Connect. Ness formerly served as the director of national accounts at SkyBitz. In this role, he excelled in managing sales and customer relationships, establishing strategic account strategies and consistently surpassing sales quotas by 100% for the past six years.
Saer is an accomplished sales leader and strategic business development executive with over 20 years of experience specializing in the Latin American (LATAM) market, Phillips Connect said. He has a track record of building multinational businesses and leading cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth and expand territories through consultative sales, go-to-market and business development strategies.
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