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icotek Corp. announces new COO

icotek named Andy Woods Chief Operating Officer for its U.S. subsidiary in Chicago

Andy Woods
Andy Woods

Woods has taken over management responsibilities as of Oct. 1st, 2018. His role will be to continue to develop and expand icotek sales throughout North America, support the needs of North American partners, oversee marketing initiatives, and manage overall operations.

Woods brings with him a wealth of knowledge of the U.S. market having worked in the Industrial Cabling Industry for over a decade. Additionally, he has been working with U.S. Cable distributors, Manufacturer’s Representatives, and OEM partners for over 20 years. Bringing the benefits of icotek’s product offering and overall solution methodology to the North American market will be his principle responsibility.

Woods is replacing Michael Pistone who will leave the company on November 30th.

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