Samsung Electronics Australia has appointed Phil Gaut as Director, Consumer Electronics (CE).
In this role, Phil will lead the CE division entailing of Audio Visual and Home Appliances. The appointment follows the departure of Jeremy Senior from Samsung earlier this month.
Phil holds a 12-year long tenure at Samsung, first starting at Samsung Electronics UK in the former IT division which spanned both B2C and B2B notebook, print and display solutions; and in 2019 relocated to Sydney with his family, to join Samsung Electronics Australia.
During his six years leading the Display Brand & Monitors at Samsung Electronics Australia, Phil has spearheaded the subsidiary’s fastest growing division, inclusive of both a consumer and enterprise portfolio which consist of Pro-Display, Monitors and Memory (Storage) solutions. Prior to Samsung, Phil has an additional 12 years’ experience in the consumer technology industry, spanning a mix of sales and management roles.
As proud leaders in innovation, Samsung Electronics Australia continually evolve to better meet the dynamic consumer electronics landscape, and pre-empt our customers’ needs. Phil has a people-centric approach, coupled with rich relationships, spanning all facets of retail and channel. Samsung welcomes Phil to the role, and with his deep industry expertise, he will navigate our business’s continued growth and success.