USA - Bandit Lites has announced the hiring of Sherry Wells to its Nashville office. Wells will serve as a purchasing assistant, aiding the purchasing department with receiving, inventory and sales for the entire company.
With 12 years of experience, Wells will work directly to further support purchasing director Andy Reese.
“Sherry brings a great skillset and energy to Bandit Lites,” said Reese. “Her addition to our purchasing department will allow us to become more efficient and better serve our clients and our internal needs as Bandit’s business continues to gro

USA - QSC has announced the promotion of Linda Lee to vice president operations and supply chain. Rejoining the company in 2022, Lee worked at HID Global, Lantronix and most recently Indentiv, where she served as senior director of global supply chain and operations.
“Linda is a real professional with an incredible work ethic and she’s an absolute pleasure to work with,” says David Angress, senior vice president and general manager, QSC Pro Audio. “Linda has made an incredible impact on this company by working closely with our suppliers to ensure we have the correct invent

UK - Elation Professional has announced that Koy Neminathan has joined the company as director of business development. The industry veteran comes to Elation from lighting console manufacturer Avolites, where he worked for over 23 years in sales and business development, the last decade as sales director.
Koy will work closely with designers to keep them abreast of Elation’s growing line of lighting products while communicating market insight to the Elation product team
“Koy is a well-respected professional with a deep understanding of our industry and we are excited to

USA - Brant Underwood has joined Theatre Projects’ New York office as associate principal. “Viewing industry consultants from the outside, I always knew TP was at the top of my list if I ever made the leap,” shares Brant.
Brant joins Theatre Projects from the world of fabrication, automation, technical direction, visual arts, scenic construction, and experiential design, where he held a broad resume, moving from union stagehand at various New York venues to lead project manager at Hudson Scenic Studios in a relatively short period of time (and with ample detours along the wa

Italy - KSCAPE has appointed Vieri Parrulli to the role of sales manager. Parrulli brings with him over a decade of experience in the lighting industry, alongside ‘a wealth of knowledge and expertise’.
Parrulli studied at the Faculty of Architecture in Florence. After a year of experience as a freelance professional, he decided to specialise in the field of lighting design, which he had always appreciated from an aesthetic point of view. Since then, Parrulli has gone on to complete several specialised courses and training throughout Italy.
“I am delighted to join the t

USA - Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the promotion of Todd Foster to vice president sales. Since 2013, Foster has spearheaded the development of the company's North American market. Under his leadership, Fulcrum Acoustic has experienced substantial growth of its domestic business and sales force.
“Todd’s strategic approach to sales has been instrumental in the expansion of Fulcrum’s footprint domestically,” explains Stephen Siegel, president of Fulcrum Acoustic. “As we look to expand our export business, it’s natural to move Todd into a position where he can bring tha

USA - Renkus-Heinz has further strengthened its sales and marketing team with the appointment of Dan Housel as applications engineer.
Housel has extensive music and professional audio experience, most recently working in pro audio sales at Group One Limited. Before that, Housel worked for Enko Systems, Inc. in AV design, engineering, installations, programming and sales.
“I’m excited to join Renkus-Heinz in the role of applications engineer. I’m confident that my years of experience in the music and pro audio space will be an asset to the technical support team,” Hou

UK - Shure has announced the appointment of Laurent Rault as its new senior sales director to lead the company’s retail business in Western Europe, one of the key markets supporting Shure’s growth.
Laurent Rault brings to Shure more than 25 years of experience in audio, with a focus in the consumer electronics industry. Rault has solid knowledge and a background in managing all facets of distribution across Europe, including distribution partnership management, direct account management, digital commerce, product marketing, and digital marketing.
“We are excited to we

Morocco - Terry Di Isernia will take on a new role in the Robe France subsidiary, co-ordinating customer and commercial relations for the whole of French North Africa – Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia – in addition to continuing as a salesperson for southern France.
The move by Robe Lighting France is to develop and strengthen the brand’s business, opportunities, and presence in North Africa generally, and specifically in these important French-speaking countries, recognising the potential of the region.
Terry has been working as a part of the Robe Lighting France team si

Europe - Absen has welcomed to its team Geoffrey De Schepper Bruggeman as business development manager for Benelux and Will Miles as pre-sales engineer for UK and Europe.
Specialising in AV and LED, Geoffrey worked for Novid NV, an AV and IT rental company in Belgium. Through his experience, he has developed a refined understanding for the demands within the market, opened up new opportunities, and established strong relationships with a number of diverse partners, whilst also delivering large-scale AV projects.
The second addition to Absen’s European sales team is Will M

UK - VDC Trading has announced the appointment of Jason Shaw as UK sales manager.
Brought on board to help drive the company’s growth post-COVID, Jason is responsible for developing go-to-market and sales strategies, creating new business opportunities and providing greater support for existing clients in the UK. Jason has worked in sales and business development roles for almost 20 years and has extensive experience in the telecoms and property sectors.
Jason comments: “I’m delighted to be joining VDC at such a pivotal stage in the business’ development. I am confi

USA - QSC has announced that Ray Tantzen has joined the organisation as director of product management. Tantzen has over 20 years of experience in pro audio product management with top brands including PreSonus Audio Electronics, Avid and Loud Technologies.
“It’s very exciting to have Ray join our QSC team,” says David Fuller, vice president product development, QSC Pro Audio. “Ray brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in developing and advancing digital mixer technology and he will be a valuable asset as we continue to innovate across our most coveted port

USA - Crestron Electronics has announced the promotion of John Clancy to the position of chief sales officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, John will lead and unify the global Crestron sales organisation to drive market growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Reporting directly to Crestron CEO & president Dan Feldstein, John will continue to be based at Crestron’s global headquarters in Rockleigh, NJ.
"We are thrilled to announce John's promotion to chief sales officer," said Dan Feldstein, CEO & president of Crestron Electronics. "His leadership h

The Netherlands - Kramer has announced the appointment of Peter Baxter as senior vice president (SVP) of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
Pete is a 32-year veteran of the technology industry with tenure in the reseller, system integrator, and vendor worlds. He is a go-to-market expert, designing and leading organisations that focus on customer engagement, customer outcomes, and growth
Most recently, Pete led the EMEA video conferencing business for Logitech, creating a world-class enterprise organisation to maximize a highly competitive yet growing categor

UK - Loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion-One has welcomed Andrew Low as its new director of business development. Low joins the company from Solotech UK, having previously worked with Shure, HHB Communications and Audio Pro International.
With over 15 years in the pro audio industry behind him, Low brings experience and expertise in both business development and marketing. He will initially work alongside Bill Woods, who is set to retire in June after 11 years with the company.
Commenting on the appointment, Funktion-One’s Ann Andrews said: “We’re delighted tha

Italy - K-array has announced the promotion of Michele Rossi to area sales manager for the EMEA region. Rossi joined the company in 2016 working in the production and assembly department, before taking up the role of service manager.
“As service manager, Michele played a crucial role in ensuring K-array's products were delivered and serviced to the highest standards,” says Alex Tatini, sales & marketing president at K-array. “His extensive technical knowledge and ability to build lasting relationships with customers has made him a valued member of the K-array team, and

Canada - Adamson has completed its strategic management initiative with key new hires and the return of Brock Adamson as CEO.
Through challenging times in the pro audio industry, Adamson grew, invested in its manufacturing facilities and acquired audio technology firms BeSpline and Brain Modular. Those initiatives were paired with plans to strengthen the management team to offer best-in-class service, operations and brand awareness. Five new positions were created in preparation for Brock Adamson’s return as CEO.
“I’ve lived and breathed Adamson from the very early day

UK - Peerless-AV has announced the appointment of Jarrod Etherington as regional sales manager for the North of England, Scotland, and Ireland. With his strong sales background, Jarrod will be responsible for managing reseller relations in his region, growing his account base, introducing new products into vertical markets, and supporting customers with account reviews, marketing tools, training, and events.
Jarrod comes from a family of sales professionals, starting off his career in telecoms supporting field sales representatives before moving into the managed print services ind

Europe - Jonathan Dyson, an electronics engineer and experienced sales professional has joined Absen to head up virtual production in Europe.
This new position is designed to build on the momentum the company has generated in the VP sector in the last six months through its new product development and collaborative solution approach.
Dyson brings technical and sales experience to the role having most recently served as technical sales and relationship manager for iMag Displays, a high-end video production and rentals service company. The role involved project management, cli

USA - Ushio Inc., parent company to Christie, has announced the appointment of Koji Naito as the new chairman and CEO of Christie Digital Systems, globally.
Koji currently holds the position of president and chief executive officer for Japan’s Ushio Inc., and will, effective 1 April, oversee both companies. Koji succeeds Hideaki Onishi, who will transition into a new role as Christie’s president and chief operating officer. In addition, Atsushi Kuroda, formerly of Sharp NEC Display Solutions, and currently senior director of Christie’s Strategy Office, has been appointed Chr

Italy - Bringing with him knowledge accumulated over more than 30 years in the industry, Fabio Deambrogio has joined ADJ Europe in the role of business development manager for the Italian market. Working alongside ADJ's existing sales representatives in Italy, Fabio will focus on expanding the company's market penetration in the country's rental and production sectors.
Having worked as a sound engineer and lighting production manager, most recently for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Fabio has first-hand experience of the production/rental business. He also has an exten

Canada - Martin Tremblay, president and CEO of Solotech, has announced the appointment of Martin Carrier as president of the live productions division in Canada.
“I’m pleased to welcome an exceptional leader who will play a key role on our management team thanks to his extensive experience in the entertainment industry. Martin Carrier is a visionary who, along with his team, will drive the live productions business in Canada within a large-scale market,” said Tremblay.
Martin Carrier has over 25 years’ experience in senior management roles in a variety of industries,

USA - ADJ has expanded its sales team in the United States with the appointment of Luis Fermin as technical sales support. Bringing to the role ‘a wealth of knowledge and experience’, Luis will strengthen the existing team, providing valuable technical support to customers both before and after orders are placed.
Luis has already spent seven years working for ADJ, in the company’s Customer Service Department, where he has developed an extensive understanding of the ADJ product line. His main focus in this new role will be ADJ’s DMX software and hardware controller lines.

Germany - Film technology company ARRI is elevating ARRI Solutions to become its own business unit and has established two new senior management positions.
The business unit is led by Kevin Schwutke, who focuses on the strategic and commercial direction, and David Bermbach, who is responsible for the technological backbone.
ARRI Solutions designs, engineers, builds, and operates pioneering virtual production environments of all sizes, along with delivering integrated systems and cutting-edge workflows for corporations, broadcasters, and studios. With experience of leading m

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