Perla Group International Expands Its Reach & Names Three New Senior Managers
Opening of Offices in Brazil, Nigeria and Australia - Industry Veterans Join Perla Group International Team to Support Aggressive Company Growth Plans.
- (1888PressRelease) February 02, 2011 - Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. - Perla Group International Inc., (PERL:PK) a leader in international military, police and security solutions sectors, today announced it has hired three new senior managers. Alfred L. Smith has been named Operations Manager, Brian Ulrik Adolfsen was named Sales Manager, Perla Telecoms and Mike Calton will head up sales for Perla Armored Cars. The Company also announced it has expanded its reach with the recent opening of offices in Sao Paulo Brazil, Lagos Nigeria and Melbourne Australia with an Iraq and Afghanistan offices to open soon.
"We have some very aggressive growth plans for 2011 and beyond," said Charles D'Alberto, CEO and founder of Perla Group International. "We need the best of the best to manage sales and we've secured that with the additions of Brian and Mike. Of course, we need to make sure everything is running smoothly and Alfred brings a wealth of experience in all facets of our company."
Alfred Smith rejoins Perla Group International having served as vice president of operations in Dubai, UAE. While in Dubai, he directed the operations and maintenance of business-critical VSAT-VoIP networks and managed the delivery of network communications support for DynCorp and Department of State (INL) objectives in Afghanistan.
Alfred has been a senior-level manager for more than 15 years. His background includes leading the development and execution of high-priority technical programs and operations. His expertise includes microwave, broadband, satellite communications platform development, system security and operational oversight for major law enforcement and intelligence industry organizations.
Alfred, a former U.S. Marine, had a distinguished career in law enforcement having served as a New York City Narcotics Detective. He studied Criminal Justice at John Jay College, City University, New York, and NY.
Brian comes to Perla Group International from Sirius Telecom Ltd, Denmark where he headed up International Sales & Business Development. He has extensive international sales, business and channel development experience. He is an experienced operations, projects, staff and employee manager and has extensive experience in general operations.
Brian's professional qualities and skills cover channel management with focus on, but not limited to Europe, Africa and Middle East strategy development and implementing, as well, as strategic sales. Additionally, Brian has extensive experience and insight in the telecom, aerospace, and defense markets. His track record for meeting or exceeding sales expectations is without peer.
Prior to joining Perla Brian He is a former member of the Danish Army where he held the rank of 1st Lieutenant
Mike Calton brings to Perla International sales experience from three continents, Europe, Asia and Australia. With a decade of success delivering quality customer service and award-winning sales volume in the competitive automotive industry, Mike also brings to Perla his analytical and financial expertise. This talent for developing a top-performing sales staff ensures continued success for the Perla Armored Car division. .
Before joining Perla, Mike served with Exchange New Car Sales in Iraq and Ramstein, Bavarian Motors Cars in Bavaria and AutoExchange in Baden-Wurttemberg.
He attended Belfast Royal Academy and served seven years in the Royal Marine Commando/Elite Forces for United Kingdom's Royal Marines. This unique blend of military experience and extensive knowledge of the auto industry will be invaluable to Perla.
"This is an all-star cast of talent that will be an invaluable addition to our firm," said D'Alberto. "With the opening of three new international offices we have expanded our reach in markets that are products and services are in demand."
Perla Group International was founded in 2007 by D'Alberto, after having established himself in the market with a reputation of being first to market with innovative, "best of breed" products and services.
Perla International Group is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with regional offices in Dubai, UAE, and Kabul, Afghanistan. The company recently announced it has procured $4.5 million of satellite and teleport communications infrastructure and will build a world class teleport facility in the Mediterranean with Cyprus being the leading candidate.
Through its four, wholly owned subsidiaries, Perla Group International offers leading edge products and services in aviation, telecom, armored vehicles and K-9 services in the burgeoning military, police and security sectors.
Perla Telecoms Group has positioned itself as a total 'turnkey' solutions developer and provider. It will remain independent as to have the ability to work with the many leading services providers in the industry; from large Telcos to small SMEs, network integrators, military customers and any company wanting a specialist solution or product.
Perla Aviation - primarily in the Middle East, the division provides a host of aviation services include charters, sales and leasing of aircraft; aircraft repair and maintenance. Perla Aviation is the exclusive distributor for the AK1-3 helicopter known industry wide as the finest two seat helicopter available.
Perla Armored Cars -This entity specializes in armored VIP Mercedes Benz, as well as 4 x 4s, APCs, Cash in Transit, Buses and ATVs. The division has recently secured direct supply contracts with the US military, and has plans to expand rapidly with a view to investing in manufacturing facilities in both the Middle East and the USA.
Perla K-9 Services - Through the world renowned Von Forell facilities in Melbourne, Australia Perla offers the finest breed dogs trained under the best in the industry. Perla K-9 services are utilized by law enforcement and as detection dogs. They conduct training seminars as well as tactical, anti-terrorism and security training services.
D'Alberto said that although the Company's divisions operate independently they work together quite often and cross pollinate as customers of one division are quick to take advantage of products.
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About Perla Group International
Perla Group International is an emerging leader in the international military, police and security solutions sectors. It was established with the vision to become the industry's leading turnkey solutions developer and services provider. Perla Group's success is built on a combination of the trust, backing and support of top industry specialists and a talented team's unwavering commitment to service excellence. With its four divisions; Perla Telecoms, Perla Aviation, Perla Armored Cars and Perla K-9 Services, it places Perla Group in a unique position to service many of its existing clients with multiple value added services and thereby attract key new clients.
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