Optima News: EMEA Sales Effectiveness company continues growth - Optima Consulting Partners appoint Philip Sheen as Sales Director London - April 2008

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EMEA based sales effectiveness company, Optima Consulting Partners, works with technology companies in Europe to drive sales activity across the enterprise sector. Optima, with offices in Guildford, London, Paris and Manchester continue to grow its presence in the technology sector through the appointment of Philip Sheen as Worldwide Sales Director.

Since its inception in 2001, Optima has grown revenues significantly year on year and has added more and more blue chip technology companies to its portfolio of clients. Sheen has joined Optima as part of continuing growth plans, which also includes setting up further regional offices in Iberia, Italy and Germany over the next 12 months.

Sheens considerable experience in the technology sector, which includes founding the specialist IT outsourcing company Audace IT and time working with the Government team at Toshiba.

Welcoming his appointment, CEO of Optima Consulting partners, Graham Curme said;

"I am delighted to welcome Philip as the new Worldwide Sales Director of Optima. This appointment reflects Optima's commitment to further expanding our organisation and continuing to reach levels of excellence on behalf of our clients. Philip brings with him a wealth of experience, both as a leader and in his results, at a key point in the Optima's evolution."

Reflecting on his appointment Philip said:

"I'm delighted to have been given the opportunity to join Optima at this hugely exciting time for Optima and challenging time for technology industry. Optima occupies a unique position within the market Ð delivering high level services to our clients. Our unique approach combined with our European reach and outstanding research teams puts us at the cutting edge of technology sales"