Karl Bateson joins CENTIEL as UK Key Account Manager

eading uninterruptible power supply (UPS) manufacturer Centiel, has appointed industry expert Karl Bateson as its UK Key Account Manager. Karl who has 30 years’ experience will now support Centiel’s customers across all areas in this newly created role.

  • Monday, 2nd December 2024 Posted 10 months ago in by Phil Alsop

Louis McGarry, Sales and Marketing Director, Centiel explains: “Centiel’s reputation as innovators in UPS technology, backed up by our experienced team of trusted advisors means we continue to expand rapidly. StratusPowerTM, our multi-award-winning UPS system has also contributed to our continued growth, and so we are delighted to welcome Karl to our sales team.”

“Karl’s extensive experience and technical UPS knowledge means he’s the perfect fit to provide continuity for our UK key account customers, supporting them with new project enquiries, upgrading their legacy equipment to the latest technology, and managing their service needs. At Centiel we create and build long-term relationships with our clients and Karl’s background and expertise will ensure they are fully supported throughout their Centiel journey.”

Karl Bateson, Centiel UK Key Account Manager commented: “My new role is flexible and means I have the full scope to help customers solve whatever challenges they face. Centiel’s technology is world class and I am excited to join such an innovative company at the forefront of modular UPS development and to be able to offer the highest quality UPS solutions to protect critical power needs.”

Karl Bateson joins Centiel from Kohler where he spent ten years as a sales manager. Karl has also previously worked with other UPS brands including EURO-DIESEL plus has extensive experience working in the USA. He has a Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Salford University.

CENTIEL is a Swiss-based technology company designing, manufacturing, and delivering industry-leading power protection solutions for critical facilities. In 2023, Centiel was confirmed as the recipient of the 2023 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership

Award in the global UPS industry. Centiel now protects critical loads for data centres and comms rooms in over 100 countries across five continents.

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