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Flexofold Appoints Key Account Manager
The folding propeller specialist strengthens its sales team with the appointment of Kristjan Pigsborg Kristjansen
Vejle, Denmark, 27 October 2022 – Flexofold, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of folding propellers for sailboats, has announced the appointment of Kristjan Pigsborg Kristjansen as its new Key Account Manager.
Kristjan will be based at the company’s Danish headquarters in Vejle and in his new role, his focus will be building on Flexofold’s existing relationships with global shipyards and dealers, enabling the company to be more proactive with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and key clients around the world.
Having spent many years in the marine industry, Kristjan brings with him a wide range of experience and a strong background in sales, with past roles including Sales Manager for X-Yachts and Account Manager for Tricon Electronics, distribution of the French-built Harmony Yachts in Denmark. Kristjan was also previously a boat builder and rigger at Kerteminde Boatyard, Faurby and Nordship.
Flexofold CEO, Henning Uldall said, “We are delighted to welcome Kristjan to Flexofold ApS. As our new sales lead, we are excited about the part he will play alongside our existing sales team in boosting our business with OEMs and larger customers. There are many opportunities for Flexofold in these areas and we look forward to Kristjan representing our highly trusted brand on the world stage.”
Flexofold is a Danish company that develops, designs, and manufactures low-drag folding propellers for sailboats and multihull yachts. The propellers are sold directly to boat builders as well as private boat owners worldwide.
For more information, visit www.flexofold.com
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About Flexofold ApS
Flexofold designs, develops, manufactures and distributes superior low-drag folding (shaft drive and sail drive) propellers for sailboats and multihull yachts. All Flexofold propellers are manufactured in Denmark in Flexofold’s single-purpose factory, equipped with modern CNC equipment and robot technology. Due to a flexible production set-up, Flexofold can manufacture and ship its products within a few days. Among others, Flexofold sells its propellers to well-known global boat builders. More information: www.flexofold.com
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