Key Technology has announced the appointment of Teri Johnson to the new position of intercontinental sales manager for the Australia/New Zealand, Asia Pacific, and Latin American regions. Johnson is responsible for leading Key’s sales and aftermarket activities in these areas to bring the company’s automated inspection, specialized conveying, product preparation systems, and service to the market.

“Key Technology has a long and successful history of providing process automation systems to food processors and industrial customers around the world,” said John Boutsikaris, senior vice president of global sales and aftermarket. “To maintain our leadership position, we need to constantly work to understand the changing dynamics of our diverse markets. Teri is ideally suited to take the lead in this important arena. Given the depth of her experience with our products and the industries we serve, she is a terrific resource for our customers and a valuable asset to our team.”

Johnson has been with Key for 25 years. Most recently, she was the Fresh-Cut industry manager responsible for supporting Key’s activities in this strategic industry around the world. Previously, she held a number of positions at Key, including: product marketing manager responsible for Key’s Smart Shaker vibratory conveyors; systems engineer; sales engineering manager; service manager; VP/GM automated inspection systems, and sales & marketing support director. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Oregon State University and has completed the California Institute of Technology’s Program for Technology Marketing.

“Key is a global leader with a track record of delivering innovative solutions to our core markets and a strong culture of customer partnership,” said Johnson.  “We have a tremendous opportunity to expand our leadership position and offer our value-added processing solutions to a much broader group of international customers. I am excited to help lead the growth of our business in these important markets.” 

Key Technology, an ISO-9001 certified company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of process automation systems, integrated electro-optical inspection and sorting systems, and processing systems. For more information, visit www.key.net.