02/05/2014
Key management changes at Tri-Ed for growth
Woodbury, NY
James Rothstein, Executive Vice President, has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). James is an integral part of the organisation and among the management team that acquired the business in 2005. He has 25 years’ experience, including several executive management positions within the security industry. In his new role as CMO, he will focus on supplier relationships and strategic marketing.
Mirza Chughtai, Vice President of Information Technology, has been promoted to Chief Information Officer (CIO). Chughtai joined Tri-Ed in 2013 and brought over 15 years of technology industry leadership and management experience to his role with the company. Before joining Tri-Ed, he served in senior IT management positions at Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW), a leading electronic components and computer products distributor, and at Qimonda North America Corp.
Gary Perlin, Director of CCTV Products, has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Sourcing. With nearly 30 years of CCTV experience, Perlin has held various senior roles in the industry and, prior to joining Tri-Ed in 2010, served as VP of video product management for a leading industry manufacturer where he developed and directed their line of CCTV products. Among his new responsibilities will be video product management and overseeing the cable and datacomm product category.
“I am extremely pleased to announce these key management changes which will continue to propel Tri-Ed's evolution as a as a world-class distributor," says Pat Comunale,
Tri-Ed President and CEO, Pat Comunale commented. “I am so proud of the entire Tri-Ed team. I extend my congratulations to James, Mirza and Gary on their promotions as well as a warm welcome to Mark Ingram. His deep knowledge of the industry will also well serve our customers and staff."