Invixium Welcomes Chris Thompson as National Sales Manager for North America

Invixium, a provider of of biometric access control and workforce management solutions today announces the appointment of Chris Thompson as the new National Sales Manager to support its expanding North American territory. In this role, Chris will drive sales strategies, nurture key partnerships, secure new opportunities, and expand market presence across North America. With this appointment, Invixium aims to advance its industry leadership and growth trajectory in the Americas.

Chris brings over a decade of experience in sales leadership roles and a proven track record of driving revenue growth in the security industry. Prior to joining Invixium, Chris held sales roles at Pelco, Avigilon, Cintas, and ADT where he excelled at sales execution and keeping customers happy. His extensive background in developing and executing successful sales strategies aligns with Invixium’s mission to expand its presence and deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

“North America is gaining significant traction for us and we’re experiencing a surge in inquiries from this competitive market,” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President at Invixium. We have a strong solution offering to address real-world problems for enterprises and industries. We’re excited to have Chris on board and are convinced that his expertise will be instrumental in enhancing profitability and competitiveness as we continue to scale and propel our business forward.”

“Invixium’s reputation precedes itself and it’s an incredibly exciting time to join the company”, said Chris Thompson. “Invixium has established itself as an expert in biometric security providing top-notch access control, workforce, and visitor management solutions all under one roof. I look forward to leveraging my experience to expand their customer base and drive Invixium’s success in North America.”

Invixium stands out as the only biometric solutions provider that thrives in the rugged and harsh environments of demanding sectors such as oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, and construction. With a proven track record of global success, Invixium is renowned for its problem-solving approach. Invixium is unparalleled in its commitment to addressing the real-world challenges of its customers.

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