Ivan Cannau began his career in the high technology field more than 20 years ago concentrating in sales, marketing and business development for various leading companies including Procter & Gamble, Canon and Rank Xerox.

Native of Belgium, Cannau studied at the KULeuven and UFSIA (UAntwerpen). He holds degrees of Master in Electronic Engineering and Master in Business Economics. He has lived in Europe, the United States and Latin America and speaks a multitude of languages including Dutch, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German.

Cannau joined Barco in 1996 as part of the international sales team for its Display System Division. In the late 90s, he led this division's market expansion in various European regions & into Latin America.

Over the last decade he has held various positions of increasing responsibility in the Latin region with a strong contribution to Barco's growth in the ATC (Air Traffic Control) and Defense markets and later as Sales Director for its Security & Monitoring Division.

In 2010, Cannau started up Barco's wholly owned subsidiary in Mexico, which he developed into a mature triple-digit business, before moving with his family to Brazil, where he currently serves as Vice President Latin America.

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