AMI Global Appoints Former LiqTech Systems Executive Henrik S. Laursen as New CEO

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 11, 2017 (Newswire.com) - AMI Global (AMI), an international communications and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company, today announced it has appointed former LiqTech Systems executive, Henrik S. Laursen, as its new CEO. Mr. Laursen has been appointed to lead the company during its next phase of growth with a specialized focus on international commercialization and business development efforts for AMI's IIoT connectivity solutions.

A proven executive and global business development professional with experience in customized systems for large industrial manufacturers, Mr. Laursen brings over 15 years of industrial expertise working for flow technology sectors in Europe and North America. As the former CEO for LiqTech Systems, Mr. Laursen oversaw project sales and execution, engineering and production, and partner activities across oil & gas, mining, municipal drinking water, power plant, marine scrubbers, and commercial pool markets. Mr. Laursen has also held global business development roles at Grundfos, one of the largest pump manufacturers in the world.

"I am honored to work with a world-class team, and look forward to building strong relationships with our clients, my new colleagues, and our partners to unlock the revenue-driving and cost-saving benefits for the customers of AMI's affordable and dependable IIoT strategies."

Henrik S. Laursen, CEO, AMI Global

"We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Laursen and engage his vast experience in strategic leadership and business development to lead the exponential potential of AMI," said David Drake, Founder of AMI.  "We continue to grow as an IIoT thought-leader and solution provider — and Mr. Laursen will lead the company in implementing efficient strategies to manage our expanding global growth.” Founder Drake will continue to lead AMI’s innovation team in the role as Chief Innovation Officer while also guiding the company as a Member of the Board.

“AMI is a highly experienced IIoT solutions provider due to Mr. Drake and his team’s pioneering focus on secure communications and connectivity for both legacy equipment and new technology,” said Henrik Skov Laursen, CEO of AMI. “I am honored to work with a world-class team, and look forward to building strong relationships with our clients, my new colleagues, and our partners to unlock the revenue-driving and cost-saving benefits for the customers of AMI’s affordable and dependable IIoT strategies.”

As IIoT solutions become integral for surviving in rapidly changing global ecosystems, industrial companies seeking digital transformation are best served by technology pioneers with numerous use cases, expert technical support, and experienced project teams. Companies working with seasoned IIoT leaders and technical units are proven to benefit rapidly from new business models, new revenue streams, and predictive/preventative maintenance.

“AMI has generated sizable commercial momentum with the world’s leading OEMs as they respond to mounting consumer demand for enhanced and easily deployed digital machinery,” stated Brian V. Iversen, Managing Partner of Cimbria Capital and Chairman of AMI. “Mr. Laursen’s extensive commercial leadership combined with AMI’s seasoned technology team holds immense promise for both AMI’s clients and investors.”

About AMI Global: AMI Global is a provider of end-to-end IIoT solutions with locations in the United States and Israel. AMI engineers affordable and secure IIoT solutions for industrial machinery allowing customers to connect remote industrial assets and equipment to the Internet for data collection, predictive analysis, and asset control. AMI has an existing customer base of Fortune 500 clients and global industrial systems and equipment manufacturers.

For more information on AMI Global, please contact Terrence O'Leary at [email protected], or call +1.702.478.9700.      

Source: AMI Global