New Africa sales manager for Axis Communications

September 2019 News & Events, Surveillance

Axis Communications has appointed Brendon Hall as its new sales manager, Africa. Hall, previously the founder and MD of Pentagon, has joined Axis to direct, develop and support the sales organisation in Africa.


Brendon Hall.

Philippe Kubbinga, Axis regional director MEA, comments, “This appointment reaffirms our commitment to attracting industry-leading talent, developing our partner relationships and delivering the very best service to our customers.”

With extensive management and security solutions experience at Pentagon – one of the first security distributors to embrace the world of IP video and large Tier 1 Enterprise projects in Africa – Brendon is the perfect leader to drive growth on the continent.”

“It is an honour to represent a brand like Axis, a fast-growing and entrepreneurial Swedish-based company with a strong company culture, employing over 3000 people in 50 countries,” says Hall. “Leading such a dynamic team where company culture and staff well-being is top of mind translates into great customer service, which is one of the key pillars of Axis’ approach to market.”

No stranger to adventure sports, Brendon is an avid motorsport enthusiast and holds multiple regional titles as well as colours from Motorsport South Africa for achievements on the racetrack. He follows the national Warrior race circuit to keep fit and believes firmly in maintaining a healthy balance between his business and personal life.


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