Atradius announces key Asia hire on the back of strong 2016 results

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In a newly created role Atradius appoints Oliver Ford as Regional Sales Manager Asia based in Hong Kong. Mr. Ford’s hire comes on the back of strong Group and Asia results which saw the credit insurer surge ahead of its competition and signals Atradius’ continued commitment to growing its business in the region. “I am excited to be supporting continued profitable growth for Atradius in its most culturally diverse region” says Oliver Ford.
Mr. Ford will start in his new remit on June 1st and will report to Eric den Boogert, Managing Director for Asia.
Mr. den Boogert adds “Oliver has been the face of Global Sales in the London market for the last five years and has greatly enhanced the professionalism of our sales process. That, com-bined with his enthusiasm and cooperative approach has helped to keep Atradius in pole position in this fast changing market.”
In his previous position Mr. Ford led business development for Atradius Global in the UK.
Collaboration with key distribution partners and building bespoke international credit insurance programs for multinational organizations were amongst his key responsibilities. Oliver Ford has spent his entire career with Atradius and has risen quickly through the ranks in his past decade of service with the organization.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new role Oliver Ford is taking on?
What is the new role Oliver Ford is taking on?
Oliver Ford is taking on the newly created role of Regional Sales Manager Asia. This position will see him based in Hong Kong and focused on supporting continued profitable growth for Atradius in the region, which he describes as its most culturally diverse.
Q.To whom will Oliver Ford report in his new position?
To whom will Oliver Ford report in his new position?
In his new role as Regional Sales Manager Asia, Oliver Ford will report directly to Eric den Boogert. Mr. Den Boogert currently holds the position of Managing Director for Asia within Atradius, overseeing operations in the region.
Q.What were Oliver Ford's key responsibilities in his previous role?
What were Oliver Ford's key responsibilities in his previous role?
In his previous role, Oliver Ford led business development for Atradius Global in the UK. His key responsibilities included collaborating with important distribution partners and creating customised international credit insurance programmes for multinational organisations.