Industry veteran Marco Thiele to lead sales efforts across Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy
Santa Barbara, Calif. (July 28, 2025) — Visionary, a leading global innovator in the AV-over-IP industry, announces Marco Thiele as Regional Sales Manager for Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. In this role, Thiele will be responsible for developing and managing business relationships throughout these key territories, working closely with Visionary’s distribution network and systems integrator partners.
Thiele joins Visionary with nearly two decades of experience in professional audiovisual, having worked across the entire value chain with integrators, distributors and manufacturers. Thiele’s diverse background provides him with a unique perspective on the needs of both customers and channel partners, enabling him to drive growth and foster strong, collaborative relationships throughout the region. Most recently, Thiele served as Account Manager for Benelux, Africa and the Middle East at HARMAN International, where he played a critical role in expanding the company’s presence across three continents. Prior to that, he held senior sales and channel management roles at AMX, where he led business development initiatives in education, corporate, government and financial sectors.
“My experience across integration, distribution and manufacturing has given me a well-rounded understanding of the audiovisual industry,” said Thiele. “Having worked closely with partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, I’m excited to bring this knowledge to Visionary and contribute to the company’s growth by strengthening partnerships and increasing visibility across the region.”
Over the course of his career, Thiele has become known for his technical expertise, channel strategy insight and commitment to customer success. His international experience, especially in the EMEA region, positions him well to support Visionary’s continued expansion and market leadership.
“Marco’s appointment reflects our dedication to investing in professionals who understand the complexities of the industry and can deliver meaningful value to our partners,” said Scott Freshman, chief operating officer for Visionary.“His professionalism, technical proficiency and industry relationships make him a perfect fit for this role. We are confident that Marco will play a pivotal role in advancing our position across Central and Western Europe.”
Visionary’s European headquarters is based in the United Kingdom, and the company serves most EMEA territories through a network of exclusive distributors.
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