Aquaja is very pleased to announce the expansion of our team with our newest member: Julian Hastings. Julian, former owner and director of the pet & aquatics lighting company Arcadia, based in the UK and now living in France, will be taking on the position as Key Account Manager of Aquaja throughout France.
Julian already acquired heaps of experience in the pet and aquatic industry, which makes him the perfect addition to Aquaja’s sales team. This will help to bring the company’s influence on the European market to a higher level. Julian’s responsibility will be securing new relationships with customers as well as upholding existing relationships for Aquaja with the focus on the primary pet shop chains in France.
Julian Hastings about joining the Aquaja team:
“Having spent 25 years in the premium sector of the pet & aquatic business I am delighted to be able to join the Aquaja team. I was most impressed meeting Danny, Tom and the team for the first time 3 years ago. Especially their passion for detail and quality, their flexibility and getting the job done properly with great designs and after sales service, something that is of vital importance to the client. I trust that my experience in France over the years and my knowledge of the international markets will help grow the Aquaja business in France and elsewhere.”
Danny Janssen, CEO, has the following to say about Aquaja’s latest team-asset:
‘’With great enthusiasm we welcome Julian on board! Now that Julian is joining the team the possibilities to further develop our strategy centered on the major pet store chains in Europe will increase. Julian has been professionally active in the pet industry for many years and during this time he has obtained a great deal of sales experience and technical knowledge, which will most definitely give him an advantage stepping into this function with Aquaja.’’
Aquaja is well-known for creating superb shopfitting and animal enclosures for pet shops and garden centers worldwide and is rapidly expanding on the European market. In light of this, Julian is a very welcome addition to the team. We cannot wait to start this productive collaboration and wish Julian a happy and successful time in his new position.