Clarus Communications, a technology solutions distributor under the Telecom Decision Makers (TDM) family of companies, appointed Ed Pearce (pictured) to the Clarus team as Managing Partner. Pearce brings experience and expertise in technology channel sales leadership, and should help to further solidify the company’s commitment to the agent business and long-term growth.
As managing partner and a key member of the management team, Pearce will take the helm of Clarus Communications and support the company’s current rapid growth trajectory. His expertise in channel and leadership positions him as a crucial addition to the team and a significant asset to sales partners.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Ed to our team,” said TDM Managing Partner, Chris Torbit. “This is not just an addition of a team member; it is a strategic move that aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing unparalleled support and opportunities to our agent channel. Ed’s track record in channel and business management is impeccable, and we are confident that his contributions will be instrumental in our continued growth and success.”
Pearce served in senior channel leadership positions for more than twenty years, for providers such as Talk America, First Communications, Windstream and Nextiva. He has also served as head of North America sales for Brinks Home Security, as well as in the technology expense management sector as channel chief for Tangoe.
“The opportunity to join the executive team of a company that has not only been a frontrunner for several decades but has also adopted modern AI technologies like ‘Charlie the AI assistant,’ along with other unique solutions that distinctively equip partners to secure new business, is an opportunity you seize without hesitation,” said Pearce. “Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate in being part of several esteemed companies, working with a diverse range of technologies. Now, I have the opportunity to develop tailor-made solutions for agents’ clients of all sizes, using products and technologies from these same companies, among others.”
Pearce joins Clarus just as the company experienced resounding success with the launch of Charlie©, an AI chatbot built on the Falcon AI Large Language Model. Designed exclusively for technology distribution, Charlie is the first of its kind in the industry. Clarus has made Charlie© available on multiple platforms. Whether agents and/or their clients prefer Microsoft Teams, SMS, or a web chat interface, Charlie© is equipped to assist them and help them succeed. Charlie© is exclusive to Clarus agents, setting them apart from the competition and providing them with a tool that will significantly optimize their value to their clients, improve information flow, and customer interaction.
The addition of Ed Pearce is a testament to this commitment and is expected to bring a new dimension to the company’s agent program.
