Kiiroo's Timmermans, Kok Land XBIZ Exec Award Noms

AMSTERDAM — Two executives with Kiiroo, CEO Toon Timmermans and Sales Director Frank Kok, have been named as nominees for the adult industry’s most prestigious career awards program, the 2018 XBIZ Exec Awards, coinciding with the upcoming XBIZ 2018 show set for Jan. 15-19.

Kok has been nominated for the award category Brand Ambassador of the Year, while Timmermans has been nominated for the award category Progressive Leadership Award.

The selection of nominees was based on a multitude of factors including leadership ability, business acumen, positive community influence and overall career success as submitted by industry peers via social network XBIZ.net.

“I am delighted that the industry has acknowledged our company and what we are doing to create future technologies,” Kok said. “We want to open up new opportunities and markets for other likeminded brands.”

Timmermans added, “We will continue to innovate and expand into new markets. It is an honor to know that our efforts and business acumen have been recognized.”

The XBIZ Exec Awards spotlight outstanding individuals who play an essential role in the success of prominent brands. The award categories cover a range of occupations that make up the organizational chart of industry enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management, and more.

To be held at Andaz hotel in West Hollywood, Calif., the online industry edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented at an exclusive awards ceremony on the evening of Jan. 16 and the retail edition on Jan. 17.

Vote for either candidate here. Voting closes on Nov. 14. 

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