AntiVir's producer Avira names new Sales Manager

Thu, 25 January 2007

Thomas Jehle will accelerate market penetration in the German-speaking countries

Tettnang, 25 January 2007 – Starting immediately, Thomas Jehle, 42, is Sales Manager at Avira. He is in charge with developing sales activities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Furthermore, Jehle will strengthen existing partnerships and encourage new cooperation, in order to expand Avira's market share. Jehle reports directly to Rainer Witzgall, Executive Vice President at Avira.

The sales expert takes over his role from Detlef Langrock, who faces a new challenge at Avira in Consumer Marketing. Jehle has proved his worth in the last years, successfully building the West region team for the security expert in Tettnang.

"Judging by his activity with Avira, Thomas Jehle is the dream-candidate for this job" explains Tjark Auerbach, Avira's founder and CEO. "He perfectly knows our product portfolio for business and end-users, using his channel experience and will offer optimum support to our dealers. He will especially aim to consolidate our line of business: apart from sustained customer retention, we intend to consistently win new users."

Before coming to Avira, Jehle had a managing position in an IT leasing company. He gained considerable sales experience in the software field while working in two Navision Solution Centers, where he was responsible with ERP consultancy for small and medium companies, as well as for corporate clients.

His next career milestone was the security provider Lampertz. As a member of the sales team and assisting regional sales manager, Thomas Jehle had the opportunity to extend his know-how on data and system security. 

About Avira

Avira is a worldwide leading supplier of self-developed security solutions for professional and private use. With more than twenty years of experience, the company is one of the pioneers in this field.

The security expert has several locations in Germany and partnerships in Europe, Asia and America. At its headquarters in Tettnang near Lake Constance, Avira is one of the region’s largest employers with more than 180 employees. Worldwide more than 250 persons are employed and their work regularly wins awards. Avira AntiVir Personal, used by millions of private users, represents a significant contribution to security.

Avira’s national and international customers include renowned corporations listed on the stock exchange but also educational institutions and public authorities. In addition to protection of the virtual environment, Avira also provides for more protection and security in the real world by supporting the Auerbach Foundation. Established by the founder of the company, the Auerbach Foundation promotes charitable and social projects as well as the arts, culture and science.

Contact:
Adela Kohl
Avira GmbH
Lindauer Str. 21
D-88069 Tettnang
Telephone: +49 (0) 7542-500 284
Fax: +49 (0) 7542-525 10
Email: presse@avira.de

Contact for the press:
Jacklin Montag/Elisabeth Rothbart
Lewis Global PR
Baierbrunner Str. 15
D-81379 München
Telephone: +49 (0) 89 1730 19 19
Fax: +49 (0) 89 1730 19 99
Email: avira@lewispr.com

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