Buying Groups
John O’Halloran To Lead Nationwide Marketing Group’s Luxury Appliance Efforts
Premium and luxury appliance market estimated value at roughly $3.7 billion
People
Industry
Crestron’s Fred Bargetzi Dies
Bargetzi remembered for his innovation, creativity, enthusiasm, kindness and pushing boundaries of what was possible in AV industry
Industry
Carrie Smith Named Howard’s New SVP/Chief Merchant
Smith returns to the Southern California independent appliance retailer in expanded role
Financial
Openpay Appoints U.S. Executive Team
Australian “buy now, pay later” provider commences U.S. market launch
Industry
Randy Wick Appointed Senior Vice President Of Sales At Element Electronics
Former Dell Technologies Senior Vice President moves to television and appliance category
Industry
New Executive Leadership Announced By Retailer Web Services
All executive team members promoted from within RWS
Industry
National Kitchen & Bath Association 2021 Board Of Directors Announced
Includes seven returning directors and two new members
Industry
Kaleidescape Appoints New CEO And VP Of Marketing
Tayloe succeeds Cheena Srinivasan, who will remain with Kaleidescape as founder and executive vice president.
Industry
Organizational Changes Come To CEDIA Expo And KBIS
Vice President and Key Account Director positions announced
Industry
SnapAV Increases Product Investment; Announces New Appointments
Company is increasing its investment in control, lighting, surveillance, and networking audio
Industry
Magnolia Hi-Fi’s James Tweten Dead At 69
Former Magnolia A/V CEO remembered for his passion of A/V industry, love of life.
Industry
CEDIA Board Announces 2021-2022 Director Positions
Includes one spot on the EMEA Board and three other open positions.
Audio
Mark Goldman Joins Pro Audio Technology/Theory Audio Design As VP Of Sales
Brings over 30 years of AV industry experience to premium electronics and loudspeaker brands
Appliances
Zach F. Elkin Named President Of Beko US, Inc.
Elkin to direct expansion of company's home appliance brands in North America
Industry
CEDIA Global President And CEO Tabatha O’Connor Departing
Association leader will leave at the end of her contact period in January
Industry
Michael Heiss Named 2020 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Heiss was honored as part of the 2020 CEDIA Awards Program, which was hosted virtually across three regions on Thursday, October 8th.
Industry
Almo Hires Former AVIXA Instructor Tom Kehr
Kehr to serve as Almo’s full-time system design and training resource for manufacturers and authorized resellers
Audio
Audio-Technica U.S. President/CEO Phil Cajka Sets Retirement Date For March 31, 2021
Manabu Aoki became the new A-T U.S. Chief Executive Officer on August 1, 2020.
Buying Groups
ProSource Promotes Tim Bashford and Sherry Dantonio To Senior Director Positions
Both recognized as key executives and drivers of the organization's future
Industry
Eric Smith Joins SAVI Controls Board Of Directors
Control4 co-founder and former CTO to also serve as a technical advisor
Audio
Bob Stuart Awarded Prince Philip Medal by Royal Academy of Engineering
Stuart is the first audio engineer to receive the award in its 20-year history.
Audio
Zack Salpeter Promoted To National Sales Manager For Mackie
Salpeter joined Mackie in 2017 and has over 20 years of experience in the audio industry.
Industry
Industry Mourns Loss Of Robert L. Wieland, Co-Founder Of NKBA
Wieland passed away on Aug. 20 in his hometown of Allentown, PA at the age of 91.
Industry
Yamaha Corporation Of America Names Randy Beck VP, Integrated Marketing
Beck to oversee YCA’s key marketing departments, including Consumer and Professional Audio
Industry
Industry Mourns Edward Devine Johnson, Jr.
Sold for Polk Audio; export sales manager for Sound United
Industry
Michael N. Smith Named MantelMount VP Of Wholesale Operations
Will head all aspects of the company’s B2B sales channel efforts
Appliances
Christopher Kaeser Appointed SVP Of Sales, BSH Home Appliances Corporation North America
Industry veteran John Iacoviello announces retirement
Accessories
Esports in Education: How Video Games Are Changing the Way We Learn
The exhibit hall and content from the 2020 AV/IT Summit is available online until Sept. 7, 2020
Industry
Jerry Kowitz, Co-Founder Of Jerry’s Audio/Video Passes Away At 80
Jerry’s Audio/Video was always at the forefront of emerging technologies and one of the first nationwide dealers to implement custom installation.
Appliances
Michael Traub Appointed CEO At Plum Inc.
Former CEO of Serta Simmons Bedding (owner of Tuft & Needle) and BSH North America CEO Joins Plum to Drive Global Expansion
Industry
Jim Koenig Appointed As RTI U.S. Director Of Sales
Koenig brings over 18 years of sales and management experience in the custom electronics industry
Distributors
Neal Ellsworth Named Director Of Product Management, AV Distribution At RTI
Ellsworth to Expand the RTI Portfolio of AV Distribution Solutions
Industry
Rick Albuck Joins GoodEarth Products As Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Albuck to oversee all of GoodEarth’s marketing operations, facilitating and initiating the company’s core strategic goals across all product areas
Industry
Zound Appoints Jeremy de Maillard As New CEO
Martin Axhamre, who has been acting CEO for the last 15 months, will take up the position of Deputy CEO alongside his role as...
Industry
The National Kitchen & Bath Association Introduces NKBA Global Connect Advisors
A specially curated group of marketplace advisors has been assembled exclusively for NKBA Global Connect Subscribers
Industry
John “Jody” de St. Germain Appointed As Integral Marketing’s Business Development Manager
Also joins renowned sales company, The Lucas Sales Group in regional and key account sales management roles.
Industry
Rich Ventura To Lead B2B Strategy For Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Professional Division
Ventura to lead growth of display, remote camera and solutions product portfolio
Industry
Stampede Parent Exertis International Announces Key Management Appointments
Changes highlight company’s North America growth strategy
Industry
LG Announces U.S. Marketing Team Changes, David VanderWaal Retiring after 13 Years At LG
Chris Hong joins LG as Digital Head, Peggy Ang promoted to head of marketing
Industry
Media & Telecommunications Industry Veteran John R. Burbank Joins VIZIO Board of Directors
Burbank brings years of experience in media, analytics, marketing and telecommunications
Industry
Hisense USA Appoints Chris Annen As New Vice President of Consumer Electronics Sales
Former Samsung executive brings over 20 years of experience
Industry
Mats Oberg Appointed To Chief Sales Officer At Dirac
Oberg brings a wealth of experience from outside the audio industry, having held several senior sales and management positions within Agilent and at smaller,...