chris wildfoerster
Business Development Manager, Axis Communications
- Xchange Members
- United States of America
An Italian living in Sweden. I have found my passion in marketing and communication as the perfect path to unify goals and strategies. Lately, I've been focusing on promoting IoT solutions for schools and hospitals, making them aware of the advantages of IP-based device and how they can enhance quality care and student learning experience, beyond general security.
I have had a fun career so far working in telecom and IT for around 25 years and crept into the surveillance & security space when I first started with Axis Communications in 2010. It all began with cabling and building computers before moving on to voicemail & call accounting systems, interactive voice response (IVR) and call center applications, servers, hypervisors, networking, storage, and VoIP solutions. I have degrees in business marketing and software development, numerous certifications, along with experience in support, installations, training, and sales solutions.
When I am not playing around with Intercoms at work, you can find me spending time with my family, working on house projects, or hitting the trails on my mountain bike.
I am responsible for Global Industry Engagement for AVIXA, including all membership, councils, sponsorships, and engagement programs. Oversee global sales and account management programs including our global partner accounts. Member of Strategic leadership team with involvement in association operational management and product development to meet Member needs and deliver them profitably. This function engages AVIXA ProAV members across all segments and global regions to maximize Association membership growth, member engagement, and revenue.
Life is miserable without work. But when work is soulless, life suffocates and dies. If all businesses are to be real businesses, then perhaps all offices should be studios. If fostering creativity is the goal for business, then the work environment should offer a more collaborative atmosphere. The creative economy needs independent thinkers who have the freedom and ability to think creatively.
