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KUKA names new VP of sales & marketing

KUKA Robotics has appointed James Cooper to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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In his new roll Cooper will lead the US sales team and direct the company’s strategic marketing initiatives in addition to driving the day-to-day sales and sales administrative activities. As the previous Director of Strategic Alliances for KUKA Robotics Corporation and a 29-year veteran of the robotics and automation industries, Cooper has held a variety of management and technical positions. He will report directly to Stuart Shepherd, President of KUKA Robotics Corporation US.

"We are excited about the appointment of Mr. Cooper to our senior management team,“ said Mr. Shepherd. "Mr. Cooper‘s broad industry experience and successful track record are a complement to our sales and marketing team providing invaluable knowledge and leadership as we continue to grow our business in the US.“
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