NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Universal Lighting Technologies has appointed Jorge Trejo to be the director of international sales. Trejo will serve Central America with a focus on Mexico, while managing U.S. Exporters along with sales in Asia and Europe through sister Panasonic affiliates including Panasonic de Mexico, Douglas Lighting Controls, Inc. and Vossloh-Schwabe.
Trejo, a native of Mexico City, received his master degree in business administration in Europe and has 20 years of electrical and lighting experience in key industrial markets throughout Latin America, Asia and Europe. Specializing in global technical sales with electrical products, industrial hardware, electronic accessories and LED solutions, Trejo has established a reputation for building strong business relationships with customers, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
“We believe Jorge’s knowledge of the region and extensive background in electronics and LED lighting are the exact combination we need to establish strategic alliances in Central America and beyond,” said Joe Damiani, Panasonic Lighting Americas’ executive vice president of sales and marketing. “Universal’s expansive selection of LED and high efficiency lighting products paired with Jorge’s experience and background puts Universal in a strong position to expand the brand and drive growth around the globe.”
Trejo will be based in Houston, Texas.
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