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Avikus continues expansion of team by adding industry insider as VP of Sales & Business Development

by Avikus 15 Nov 04:00 NZDT
Bryan Elmore, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Avikus © Avikus

Avikus, HD Hyundai's specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, has announced it has engaged Bryan Elmore as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. He brings more than 15 years of experience in business development and strategic marketing across multiple industries including energy, defense and aerospace, marine and consumer products.

Previously, he served Brunswick's Navico Group as OEM Sales Manager for Performance Products, Category Manager for Power Systems, and Sales Manager for aftermarket and distribution accounts. Prior to joining Brunswick, Mr. Elmore worked as Region Sales Manager for OEMs at Seakeeper, Product Manager for the Sea-Doo brand at BRP, and as Director of Commercial Development for Pacolet Milliken Enterprises leading the expansion of their energy portfolio through the acquisition of solar, landfill gas and water utilities.

Elmore operated as Sr. Strategic Marketing Manager for Harris Corporation's Environmental Solutions business unit which included their climate monitoring and greenhouse gas measurement systems. Earlier in his tenure at Harris, he led the marketing for their RF Energy and Aviation businesses. In addition, Elmore served as Commercial Development Manager for Sempra Energy. In this capacity, he developed natural gas pipeline expansion and power generation projects in the southeastern United States.

He received his Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina - Moore School of Business. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University.

"We are thrilled to welcome Bryan to the Avikus team," said Paul Petani, Managing Director, Avikus USA. "Building on recent momentum in new product development, recent OEM partnerships and significant sales and marketing initiatives, having an experienced hand guiding business development is vital. We are confident that Bryan will be instrumental in the continued success of the brand."

"I am very excited to join Avikus in the next stage of their evolution," said Elmore. "There is amazing innovation in the existing product line, and we have so much in store for the immediate future. I'm truly looking forward to working with existing customers and establishing new relationships."

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