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Phononic Appoints Pj Stafford As Senior Vice President Sales – Cold Chain

PRIVATEAug 20, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Vice President

Company

Phononic

PJ Stafford
Durham

Description

Phononic, global leader in solid-state cooling technology, announced the appointment of PJ Stafford as Senior Vice President Sales – Cold Chain. Stafford will leverage his experience in the grocery industry and omnichannel solutions to unleash the full potential of Phononic’s innovative solid-state cooling solution in the rapidly expanding e-Grocery category.

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Company

Phononic

Location

Durham, England, United Kingdom

About

Phononic, Inc. is an innovator of semiconductor cooling solutions that sustainably transform refrigeration and cooling. The Company's thermoelectric chips and fully integrated products are used in Optolelectronics (Fiber Optic Communications/5G/LIDAR); Cold Chain Fulfillment (ecommerce ecosystem); and Technology Licensing (licensed to leaders in the life sciences & healthcare, food & beverage and climate control sectors). Phononic’s innovations are revolutionizing the way people work and communicate, how grocers merchandize and deliver food, how life-saving vaccines and drugs are protected, and how houses and buildings are cooled – setting a new global standard of efficiency and sustainability. For additional Company and product information visit: www.phononic.com.

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