Move will allow Tinkerine to aggressively enter the US market
Tinkerine Studios Ltd. (TSXV:TTD and OTC Pink: TKSTF) Canada's leading manufacturer and distributor of 3D printers, today announced the addition of RJ Wafer to its Advisory Board, and Ben Yan to the role of Channel Manager, in a move that will strengthen its distribution and sales efforts in North America and internationally. Both gentlemen bring a great deal of experience in the areas of corporate sales, distribution, channel management, and business development.
Tinkerine Chairman Desmond Liew commented, "We are very excited about the appointment of RJ Wafer to our advisory board. He has a tremendous understanding of the 3D Printing prosumer market, his track record in sales and distribution will be a tremendous asset to us." As the former Director of Distribution for MakerBot Industries, RJ managed the build-out of the team, strategy, and channels during a period of rapid corporate growth.
"I am equally excited to have our existing Advisory Board member Ben Yan step into the senior management role of Channel Manager for us. I've known Ben for many years so I have witnessed his track record and extensive management experience gained over 35 years of with Fortune 50 companies including Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, and Abbott Laboratory. Ben also co-founded GT Group Telecom ", added Mr. Liew.
Regarding his joining the advisory board, RJ Wafer said, "Tinkerine is going to turn some heads and I am excited to lend a hand to the Tinkerine team. I have a great appreciation for the care and thought given to the end user by Tinkerine's CEO Eugene and his team, and it translates into a high quality product. Great value and high 'out of the box' quality to the consumer, coupled with strong channel and reseller partners, will make the Ditto Pro and Tinkerine a hard hitting underdog not to be underestimated."
