Global integration group Kinly has announced the appointment of Mark Faugstad as product and business development manager – immersive collaboration.
Faugstad brings experience to his new role, having worked in the VR, XR and AR industry for the past 15 years. During this time, he has held a variety of senior management positions at Dreamtek, Vision3, and White Light, making him suitable to further Kinly’s commitment to lead its immersive collaboration portfolio.
Based in the UK, Faugstad will report directly to Simon Watson, global head of innovation, in his new role driving Kinly’s product innovation strategy. This includes, engaging with industry thought leaders, vendors, and research bodies to gather data and report on emerging trends and opportunities. He will also collaborate with senior leadership to set priorities, create business cases, and define targets for new products or solution developments.
Faugstad’s focus extends beyond initial product creation. He will also work closely with Kinly’s commercial, technical, and sales management teams to align product and service roadmaps with the companies’ commercial strategies and objectives. This collaborative approach will ensure a focus on the entire product lifecycle, from development through to optimisation.