Bates brings more than 25 years of experience in the music industry to JHS's Pro Audio Division, having previously managed UK sales for many major professional audio brands.
He has worked as UK sales manager for MAM Communications, Stirling Audio, and Arbiter Pro Audio, servicing a national client base from rental companies to install and AV specialists, and recently working as a freelance consultant within the educational market.
Jones said, "I'm excited to have joined a company with over 47 years' experience in the music industry with a strong stable of Pro Audio brands. I'll be looking forward to seeing and looking after many of my old customers as well as new ones; I'll certainly be kept busy."
Alan Smith, JHS's executive director of sales & marketing, said, "I'm really pleased Karl has joined us, as he brings a terrific blend of experience, knowledge and salesmanship and enthusiasm that will all contribute towards providing our Pro Audio customers with our best possible customer service."
(Jim Evans)
