Parrot Names Gregg Clark Sales Director of OES

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot, a leader in wireless peripherals for mobile phones, announces that Gregg Clark has been named sales director in charge of OES sales for the United States.

"Gregg has been working in the OEM and OES space for more than a decade," said Parrot's North American Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Christian Coly. "With hands-free laws in several states and an emphasis on the federal level, automotive accessory suppliers know that hands-free car kits are no longer a 'nice to have.'"  

Clark brings with him a wealth of experience in the OEM automotive and consumer electronics world. Prior to Parrot, Clark was senior manager of OEM marketing at iBiquity Digital where he helped to launch more than 115 vehicles with 14 different brands. He spent 12 years at Bose Corp. as an account manager and at Shure Inc. as manager of global channel marketing, as well as with Visteon as a marketing manager and business development manager.

With a growing demand from auto dealerships and suppliers, Parrot is bolstering its original equipment supplier (OES) channel with a re-launch of its Pro Series program.

"Because consumers keep their vehicles longer, hands-free integration provides opportunities for dealers to maintain relationships with customers," Coly said. "Also, with used car sales, dealers can provide an additional service to keep drivers compliant with current laws."

Parrot's Pro Series line of products gives customers an integrated Bluetooth solution with unmatched sound quality and automated voice activation. When a customer connects a phone to a Parrot hands-free car kit, the phonebook is downloaded automatically and voice-matched so the customer only has to say the name to make a call.

About PARROT

Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists and in 2010, the AR.Drone, the first quadricopter piloted via wi-fi and using augmented reality.

Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas. Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006. (FR0004038263 – PARRO)

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