We’re looking forward to an action packed NADA 2015 in San Francisco.
With the speaking schedule including names like Jeb Bush (previous Governor of Florida), Jay Leno and Dr Beck Weathers, and the exhibition floors packed to the brim, delegates are sure to need a place to relax during the show.
Relax at the NADA 2015 International Lounge
Pentana Solutions is proud to be the NADA 2015 International Lounge Sponsor and host. In order to make delegates from Australia and New Zealand more comfortable during their time at the 2015 convention and expo Pentana Solutions will provide barista made coffee at the International lounge.
Where is the International Lounge?
NADA 2015 will be held San Francisco Moscone Centre throughout all four buildings on site. The international Lounge will be found in the Moscone South building lobby level close to the NADA-TV Display.
Within the NADA 2015 International Lounge, international delegates will be invited to relax with a coffee and a snack or chat with other like-minded automotive dealers from across the world.
Who will be hosting at the international lounge?
From Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th January, a number of Pentana Solutions faces will be hosting in the NADA 2015 International Lounge. General Managers Stan Koulousias, Sean Brown, Alberto Benzoni and Rick Pinto will be joined by Lauren Pisciotta and Richard Kerr at the event.
Please drop by at any time during the conference and claim your barista made coffee on us.
The Pentana Solutions Team at NADA 2015
Whilst taking a rest break feel free to chat to one of the Pentana Solutions team within the NADA 2015 International Lounge. Each of the team members have a wealth of experience in the automotive space but would like to speak with dealers, importers and distributors to further understand how they see the industry evolving over time.
Rick Pinto – Executive - Australia & New Zealand (Languages: Spanish, English)
With a background in IT & T Rick is well versed in both Dealer Management Systems (DMS) as well as electronic document management. Rick is a strong business strategist with more than ten years’ experience servicing the automotive industry. With an appreciation for the difference in retail and distribution business processes and an understanding of a broad range of technology systems he’s one of the people you will want to speak to whilst at NADA 2015.
Alberto Benzoni – General Manager (Languages: English, Italian)
Alberto has been driving innovating IT solutions for the motor trade market for more than 20 years. Based in Pentana Solutions’ Italian office, he has a depth of understanding of software development as well as the retail dealership environment and OEM relationships. Alberto is particularly interested in speaking with dealers within the European region about their business needs in 2015.
Lauren Pisciotta – Executive – Customer Relations (Languages: English)
With twelve years’ experience in the Automotive Industry, Lauren is well versed in the value chain from distribution to retail. Lauren has worked with automotive dealers at a strategic level helping them transform their marketing, sales and business intelligence activities in an effort to build profitability. Whilst at NADA 2015 Lauren hopes to talk with Australian and other International dealers about innovations from the USA that they believe will enhance their business.
Richard Kerr – Executive – Europe (Languages: English)
Richard is currently based at Pentana Solutions’ United Kingdom office after a six year stint in the Southern Hemisphere. As a member of the executive team, Richard is a subject matter expert in automotive ERP, Dealer Management Systems (DMS), SaaS, CRM and Business Intelligence. Richard is keen to leverage Pentana Solutions’ innovation engine, global reach, and strong OEM relationships to give today’s dealers and distributors the best opportunity for success. With experience working with dealerships in the Asian, Australian and European region he’s well versed in identifying opportunities for broad success. Stop by the lounge and have a coffee with him from Thursday onwards.
Sean Brown – Chief Information Officer (Languages: English)
Over his career in IT Sean has delivered a broad set of innovative technology geared towards efficiency and continuous improvement. His agile approach to innovation gives Pentana Solutions Dealer Management Systems, Cloud Services, CRM, Electronic Document Management Software and Distribution Solutions a competitive advantage in the global market. At NADA 2015 Sean is interested in talking through how dealers and distributors believe mobility and smart technology will transform their business.
Stan Koulousias – General Manager (Languages: English, Greek)
With 20 years’ experience using technology to improve business, Stan is charged with promoting and developing enterprise level businesses globally for Pentana Solutions. Currently he works in partnership with both retail clients and those whose primary focus is on the importation and distribution of automotive vehicles. Stan is an expert in virtualisation services and business intelligence software required by large scale automotive businesses, including ERP and Dealer Management Systems. With a focus in enhancing business processes to drive increased revenue streams Stan would welcome the opportunity to learn more about specific challenges that exist within your business operations at NADA 2015.
