Following the departure of its former general manager of consumer marketing back in May, Sony Australia has finally announced the appointment of a new executive to the role.
Nicolas Barendson has joined Sony Australia from Sony Europe, where he held a number of positions throughout Europe and the UK. As the newest recruit to the marketing team, Barendson brings with him over 16 years of experience at the company. Most recently, the French native worked as the marketing director of Sony UK & Ireland.
According to Sony Australia, “the scope of his new role at Sony Australia includes responsibility for all consumer product marketing divisions, brand marketing and the growing network service and content area of the company’s business”.
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Speaking about his new position, Barendson said he was looking forward to overcoming the recent challenges Sony has faced as the company moves into a new year.
“2011 has been a monumental year for Sony,” he said. “The company has been challenged on so many fronts. In spite of this, Australia has proven to be a strong and robust market for Sony and I’m looking forward to being part of its growth as we move into Christmas and 2012.”
The former GM of consumer marketing at Sony Australia, Toby Barbour, left the company in May after deciding to start up his own business.
Sony Australia’s managing director, Carl Rose, welcomes the company’s newest recruit, Nicolas Barendson.