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PPDS appoints Lutz Harder as interactive displays manager

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PPDS has appointed Lutz Harder as its new Global Product Manager – Interactive Displays.

With over two decades of experience in the AV and technology sectors, Lutz Harder joins PPDS from TP Vision, where he has been employed for 10 years in various roles including Product Manager High End TVs Germany, Product Manager DACH, and most recently, Product Manager Europe Philips TV.

Lutz's appointment is expected to contribute to the growth and development of PPDS' interactive display offerings. Based in Gent, Belgium, he will report to Andrea Barbuti, Global Product Management Lead for EMEA, and will be working closely with global R&D, sales, and business management teams.

Lutz's responsibilities will include focusing on key markets such as education, corporate, retail, and hospitality, where PPDS has achieved significant market positions in 2024. His role will also support the company's commitment to sustainability and lifecycle management, targeting the delivery of more energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Upon his appointment, Lutz stated, "I am thrilled to have accepted this exciting position at PPDS and to be entrusted in supporting the company in its growth goals and ambitions. Working at TP Vision means being part of a dynamic and innovative environment that offers excellent career opportunities, and in my 10 years with the company, I have gained a deep understanding of the philosophy, value, and innovation that goes into every Philips display. This is something that permeates throughout the PPDS team. Philips Professional Displays is a brand founded on breaking new ground and delivering world-first and world-leading solutions to the market. I'm delighted to be part of its journey."

Andrea Barbuti commented on Lutz's appointment, "The role and importance of interactive displays, whether delivering elevated meeting room or smarter classroom experiences, continues to grow. It is therefore vital for PPDS to remain at the forefront of innovation, for hardware and for software. Our strategy is to drive the market forward and to achieve those high bars we set ourselves, we need industry innovators. People who want to make a difference. Lutz absolutely ticks these boxes and, on behalf of PPDS, I welcome him to the team and wish him every success."

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