Agilysys, a global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, announced that due to continued growth across its global markets, the company has opened a UK office to serve Europe, Africa and Middle East region. James Slatter has been named Managing Director of the new office. Slatter will report to Agilysys Senior Vice President of Global Revenue, Jim Walker.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our EMEA office and look forward not only to serving our current accounts in the region but also to developing new business there,” said Walker. “We are also excited to welcome James Slatter to the company. His background and expertise, particularly as it relates to the hospitality industry, make him uniquely qualified for the position of managing director of the new office. This represents a significant step in the global expansion of our company, and we look forward to delivering world-class products and service to our EMEA customers.”
Agilysys EMEA office will sell the company’s entire suite of hospitality solutions and services. In addition, it will offer account management, technical support, administration, installation and training resources for the region, where Agilysys has experienced significant growth over the last few years.
Slatter brings to Agilysys more than 20 years of experience in direct sales and leadership in large global corporations and has a track record for maximizing margin and growing volume organically. Most recently, he served as Managing Director for the EMEA operation at ParTech, a global supplier of POS hardware. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Southern Queensland.
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