Bandai Namco has appointed Josh Hurst as export sales manager.
Hurst has already held sales positions in a number of high profile companies within the industry and his father, David Hurst is a veteran of the UK amusement machine sector.
He will report directly to commercial and sales manager James Anderson, alongside colleagues Kjeld Erichsen and Julian Goicoa, and together they will cover markets throughout continental Europe, CIS, Middle East and other regions.
“We are very excited to have Josh join the team at BNAE as he has already built up a very good reputation as one of the most talented young sales people in the industry and like myself has grown up with an industry background. Bandai Namco is constantly growing and is active in many different regions, as well as product sectors. Therefore, we believe that this position is an excellent match for someone of his talent and ambition,” said James Anderson.
“It is perfect timing to have Josh join us on the stand at EAG, where he will be able get to know the international team as well as meet many of our customers. We expect he will hit the ground running,” he added.
“I did not hesitate when given the opportunity to work for who I believe is the number one company in the amusement industry. I can’t wait to get started and I look forward to seeing everyone at EAG, on the Bandai Namco Amusement Europe stand 620, where there will be an unrivalled array of amusement product and services.”