LG Electronics Names Steve McNally Sales VP

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Former Sharp Electronics sales senior VP Steve McNally was named sales and channel marketing VP for LG Electronics USA, replacing Bob Perry, who left the company last fall.

McNally will be responsible for leading the company's U.S. sales and channel marketing efforts for flat-panel displays, digital audio/video products, portable navigation devices, computer monitors and optical drives, among other consumer electronics products. McNally will be based at LG's North American headquarters, here.

McNally had served at Sharp Electronics for the past five years, over which time he had multiple responsibilities including managing and implementing strategic development, product planning, sales and inventory management and restructuring.

Before joining Sharp, McNally worked for Toshiba for 12 years, over which time he held key sales and marketing positions, including national accounts VP. McNally started in the consumer electronics industry as a sales representative at Panasonic in Canada.

"Steve's extensive experience in the consumer electronics industry, and excellent reputation among our key customers, makes him an ideal fit for LG," said K.I. Kwon, LG Consumer Electronics USA president. "His contributions and passion for putting customers first will be very valuable to LG as we continue our sales momentum in the world's largest digital marketplace, the United States."

"LG Electronics is one of the most innovative and progressive CE players today," said McNally. "I'm looking forward to playing a role in the continued rapid growth of this exciting brand."