Have you ever wondered what the industry's influential figures have on their desk? From go-karting trophies to the world’s smallest handheld laser distance meter, you can tell a lot about a person by their desk. This is why Voltimum's roving reporter, Frankie Snobel, scoped out the desk of Leica Geosystems Managing Director, David Price.
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Born and raised in Derby, David started off his career in sales and marketing for Shell UK. Here he sold fuel and oil to the agriculture and industrial industry. David then moved on to work for various dealers in contractor’s plant sales. His bittersweet leap into construction and surveying equipment came about upon being made redundant. This is when he was quickly offered a position as Sales Manager for Topcon, a manufacturer of surveying and medical instruments. In 2001, David joined advanced measuring, mapping and surveying technology manufacturer, Leica Geosystems Ltd. Here he climbed up the corporate ladder from UK Construction Sales Manager, to Europe, Middle East and Africa Construction Sales Manager, to his current (and very recent) position of Leica Geosystems Managing Director.
When David has a chance to break free from his busy work schedule, this self-proclaimed “demon skier” enjoys hitting the slopes, his favourite being Chamonix in France. He’s also a big local footie supporter, holding season tickets for Derby County, which he likes to enjoy with his son.
1. Skydiving Photograph: David and the Leica Geosystems team recently went to Milton Keynes for a simulated skydiving experience – which was all part of an exciting team building day.
2. Leica Geosystems Website: Found at www.leica-geosystems.co.uk, here you can find the latest products, solutions, brochures and support services.
3. Congratulatory Card: Given to David by his predecessor, John Fraser, who wanted to welcome him into his new position. David was promoted to Leica Geosystems Managing Director in June 2008.
4. Go-Karting Trophy: It seems being “competitive” has its perks, as David’s sportsmanship earned him a 2nd place trophy in a go-karting competition in Germany. This was one of the activities in an annual European Sales Team meeting David attended.
5. Leica DISTO™ D2: Quick, clever, easy and handy - this indoor laser distance measuring device is the smallest laser distance meter in the world.
6. Leica DISTO™ D3: This multi-function laser distance meter is pocket sized, with intergrated tilt sensors determines angles quickly & precisely.
7. Golf Trophy: David won this trophy during Leica Geosystems golf day in Helidon Lakes, Northamptonshire. The trophy was awarded to him for winning the “nearest to the flag” one-shot competition – David got a hole-in-one!
8. Leica LINO™ L2: This self-levelling precision line-laser projects vertical and horizontal lines accurately to the millimetre.
9. GeoWorld 8 Documents: From October 7th to November 5th 2008, Leica Geosystems will be conducting travelling roadshows throughout the UK and Ireland. These highly regarded events will serve as a forum of information and an opportunity for customers and partners to meet. In its 16th year, this bigger-than-ever roadshow will also host informative conference sessions. More details about Geoworld 8 can be found on its website at www.geoworldroadshow.co.uk
10. Leica ROTEO 35: This “all-in-one” rotating laser can be used for countless tasks in interior works where levelling or aligning is required.
11. Leica Geosystems Instruments and Accessories for Construction Catalogue 2008: Like the title suggests, this recently released catalogue has details of all of Leica Geosystems’ construction products along with colourful images and helpful application information.
12. Club News: This publication, which contains Leica Geosystems’ latest news on PTD products, is for distributors who supply Leica Geosystems’ innovative products.
| Source: Francoise Snobel - Voltimum |
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