Derek Neil joins Data Direct

Data Direct is excited to announce the appointment of Derek Neil as business development manager

Derek Neil joins Data Direct from Olivetti after 15 years, where his most recent role has been supporting its dealer business partners with account, sales and product management.

Commenting on joining Data Direct, Derek Neil said, “Having supported the Olivetti dealers for the past 15 years with account management and product support, I am excited to be joining the business as it goes from strength
to strength, allowing firstly the joint Olivetti and Data Direct dealers continuity through the Olivetti change of business model, and secondly maximising the Data Direct portfolio within these dealers.”

On Derek Neil’s appointment, Marianne Chamberlain, sales director, said: “It’s great to have Derek on board as we look to add more choice with products and solutions to support our market place. Derek comes with excellent experience with the Olivetti brand and his appointment demonstrates our commitment to deliver a seamless transition with the change in the UK Olivetti business model.”

Derek Neil’s appointment further strengthens the commercial front-line at Data Direct. The business has consistently brought new opportunities to market during the past year, with safer-workplace solutions, new
brands and extended choice in the core copier and print business. The stable of partner solutions including PIPS, PIXPAX, etc has more resonance than ever, plus an increasing portfolio of Printers, Air Quality solutions and Audio Visual equipment, Data Direct is helping dealers with revenues, innovations, savings and efficiencies.