Alkhagen joins the business at an important time of growth and development, with Lab.gruppen having recently launched their much anticipated new 1U install-centric amplifier platform E Series, as well as continuing to develop standalone products under sister brand Lake.
After graduating with an M.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Uppsala University in 1996, Alkhagen was critical to the success and overall development of a number of global telecommunications companies such as Allgon, where among other roles, he was design engineer and project manager and managed the R&D activity for a company which went on to claim a 40 per cent market share. Most recently, he was employed at Ascom Wireless Solutions, a company focused on 'mission critical communications solutions'. As part of his success at this company, he was integral to the systems integration with other branches in over 10 countries worldwide.
"Lab.gruppen is a brand that is known throughout the world for its superior design and build quality in all of its products, and the brand itself and the history behind it are part of the reason this position was so attractive to me," says Alkhagen. "Likewise, the Lake name has become synonymous with the cutting edge of digital audio processing in the touring and live sound arena, carrying with it peerless credentials and impressive brand loyalty."
Anders Fauerskov, CEO of parent company TC Group, said, "I am delighted to welcome Jon as managing director of Lab.gruppen. His vast experience in technology manufacturing is the perfect match for a company that is at the forefront of its field, and as we move forward, I'm convinced his leadership and vision will prove to be instrumental to that ongoing success."
(Jim Evans)
