John Bagnell
About John Bagnell
John Bagnell serves as the Regional Vice President for the East Region at AVI Systems, overseeing operations in the Northeastern U.S. He has extensive experience in sales and leadership roles across various companies in the telecommunications and audiovisual systems integration industries.
Work at AVI Systems
John Bagnell has been serving as the Regional Vice President for the East Region at AVI Systems since March 2022. In this role, he oversees operations in the Northeastern region of the U.S., including New York and Massachusetts. His responsibilities include the design and implementation of technology systems that facilitate communication for large organizations across various sectors, including healthcare and education. In May 2023, he assumed the role of Managing Director of AVI’s Magenium business, further expanding his leadership within the company.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining AVI Systems, John Bagnell held several key positions in the telecommunications industry. He worked at Cogent Communications as a Regional Sales Manager from 2009 to 2010 in Chicago. He also served as a Senior Vice President at AVI-SPL from 2020 to 2022 and as Regional Vice President at Whitlock from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles included positions at XO Communications, BullsEye Telecom, AT&T/SBC, and Cypress Communications, where he focused on sales and operational leadership.
Education and Expertise
John Bagnell attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the telecommunications and audiovisual systems integration industries. He has developed expertise in unified collaboration and digital signage solutions, tailored for both global enterprises and small to medium-sized entities. His knowledge in these areas has been instrumental in enhancing client communication and collaboration.
Achievements in AV Cloud and Managed Services
In his career, John Bagnell has played a key role in delivering comprehensive AV cloud and managed services to clients. He has been instrumental in implementing AVI Insight, the industry's first multi-platform, multi-vendor, real-time monitoring and reporting system. This system enhances client communication and collaboration, showcasing his commitment to advancing technology solutions in the audiovisual sector.