Highlands is pleased to announce the promotions of Peter Telegadis to Field Sales Manager – National Team, and Emma Valenti to Business Development Representative, Wholesale – Southeastern Territory.
In his new role, Peter will focus on driving growth and identifying new business opportunities through strategic, value-based conversations with customers and partners.
Peter has been with Highlands for over three and a half years and has played an integral role in the success of the Wholesale Team, where his leadership, relationship-building skills, and results-driven mindset have contributed to significant sales growth.
“I am very excited and ready to take the next step in my Highlands career,” said Peter. “As a team, we will be focused on discovering new business opportunities by engaging in value-driven conversations to present customized solutions that maximize sales growth.”
“Peter’s impact on the Wholesale Team has been outstanding, and his strategic approach to customer engagement has set a strong foundation for continued success,” said Jennifer McMahan, Vice President, Strategic Accounts. “We’re thrilled to see him bring that same energy and leadership to the National Team.”
In her new role, Emma will focus on selling through distribution by supporting Highlands’ clients and collaborating with wholesale and distributor sales teams to identify opportunities and drive growth across the Southeastern market.
Emma transitions into this position following over two and a half years of success on the Client Services team, where she’s played a key role in supporting strategic accounts and building strong client relationships.
“I’m looking forward to driving growth and delivering meaningful results for our clients in my new role,” said Emma. “My experience with our clients will help maximize market reach and create value at every level of the sales process.”
“I’m thrilled to see Emma take on this new challenge,” said Alex Gordon, Senior Director, Wholesale. “Her understanding of our clients and the internal processes at Highlands will be a tremendous asset to the Wholesale team. We’re confident she’ll thrive in this role.”
