CHICAGO, May 12, 2005— Beltone Electronics Corporation announced today the hire of Anthony Florek as the new Vice President of Sales.
"Anthony brings a wealth of talent and experience to our sales efforts," said Todd Murray, President of Beltone North America. "We are confident he will help us build and expand our retail efforts - allowing us to provide even greater service to our hearing care providers and patients."
As Beltone's Vice President of Sales, Florek will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction and oversight for the Sales organization, which will include Sales Operations, Dispenser Relations, and Sales Administration. Florek has significant sales experience developed at leading medical equipment and consumer product companies, including Johnson & Johnson and Allergan/Advanced Medical Optics. Most recently, he managed a sales organization focused on selling surgical equipment and supplies to ophthalmologists at clinics and hospitals. He has a degree in marketing from Indiana University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
Founded in 1940, Chicago-based Beltone Electronics Corporation, LLC. is part of the GN Hearing Care Group of global hearing care companies, utilizing advanced technology to produce hearing instruments sold in the United States, Canada and internationally.
In addition to providing outstanding service and support for its U.S. hearing care network operating in over 1,300 offices in North America, Beltone remains the most trusted brand for quality products and care among its patients and adults aged 50 and older.