The NAV People set for North American expansion with appointment of Jeff Kiehn as CEO

UK’s no 1 reseller focused on Microsoft Dynamics recruits staff and new business partners for growth into US retail and hospitality sectors

The NAV People have announced the appointment of Jeff Kiehn as CEO to lead its new North American expansion. Kiehn will be responsible for establishing The NAV People operations in the US and Canada, recruiting staff and signing up a network of partners to replicate the successful UK business model delivering industry specific solutions. The NAV People started trading in the UK in 2009, growing the business through word of mouth to become the country’s no.1 reseller solely concentrated on Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Kiehn has over 25 years’ executive management, sales and business development experience, having worked for many large IT companies specialising in the hospitality, retail and grocery markets. He joins The NAV People from Omnico (US), provider of enterprise POS, analytics and omni channel solutions, where he held the position of EVP (Americas and Global Entertainment) improving the US operations from a loss to an annual profit of $3.5m. Other previous roles include President of Cenium, provider of a Microsoft ERP based Hospitality and Retail solution with clients from many international hotel chains, resorts and restaurants; and General Manager, VP Sales at Retail Evolution, a North American Partner for Microsoft Dynamics and LS Retail. Kiehn started his early career working for companies in Europe and Canada providing retail solutions to the hospitality and retail sectors.

Jeff Kiehn, newly appointed CEO ‘The Americas’ said; ‘Many of The NAV People’s UK customers already have affiliate or subsidiary partners in the US, providing us with a strong foundation upon which to build the business. The NAV People have a highly successful, unique business model for developing products and building customer relationships that differs from many partner companies in the US and offers a great opportunity. Our implementation methodology delivers high customer satisfaction, which with industry specific product development, jumpstarts us into the US market.’

Ian Humphries, Managing & Product Director at The NAV People commented; ‘Jeff brings with him a wealth of experience of working for companies that specialise in providing ERP and IT solutions for the retail, hospitality and leisure industries. His expertise in strategic selling and building partner relationships will be invaluable as we look to expand our innovative business model into the US.’

The NAV People intends to focus on the retail, hotel & hospitality, business process outsourcing and distribution markets, working with customers who already have or are considering Microsoft Dynamics NAV installations and offering the stunning support they have become known for! Those interested in talking to The NAV People for recruitment or partnership opportunities should contact: +1 (888) 609-6766

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NOTES TO EDITORS

About The NAV People (Americas)

The NAV People (Americas) have offices in Atlanta, Georgia and on the West Coast. Since it has expanded operations in the US The NAV People have partnered with Technovation.

The NAV People started trading in the UK in 2009 and our business has grown through word of mouth, we are now the country’s no.1 reseller who is solely concentrated on Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The NAV People set out to create a company with simple but really important aims; make customers happy and treat staff as members of an exceptional family and not merely employees.

The aims of The NAV People are what everyone should expect from a partner in business, ahigh level of expertise, amazing product innovation and the absolute best standard of customer service. The NAV People believes fairness is the key to good business and profit is the end result of successful business relationships, not a goal to aim for.

In the UK The NAV People operate from three locations; Newbury, Cardiff and Manchester. For anyone who is looking for a committed, friendly and knowledgeable reseller of Microsoft Dynamics NAV The NAV People is the ideal partner.

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Editors Contacts
Jeff Kiehn
CEO, Americas
The Nav People
+1(888)609-6766
jeff.kiehn@TheNAVPeople.com

Andreina West/Mary Phillips
PR Artistry
+44 (0) 1491 639500
andreina@pra-ltd.co.uk