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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 portfolio.”
“QSC is a strong and successful brand with a long heritage of developing solutions that deliver complex technologies to customers in a simple way,” says Tantzen. “I am thrilled to be part of this customer-first organization and look forward to guiding product strategy alongside

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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 has been instrumental in driving growth and integration across our global residential sales teams, and we are confident that he will bring the same energy and expertise to this new role. John's experience in the industry, coupled with his strategic vision will strengthen Crestron’s market position
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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 category. Prior to Logitech, he held global leadership positions at Yellowfin BI, Avast, and AVG.
Pete will be based in Kramer’s new regional headquarters in Amstelveen, Netherlands, where the company is building its centre of gravity for EMEA.
Gilad Yron, CEO of Kramer, says: “The appoint

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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 that Andrew is joining the Funktion-One team as director of business development. We’ve known him since his Audio Media International days and have always kept in touch. He gets us - our ethos and approach – and really appreciates the impact great sound can have. In addition to his professional ski

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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 we look forward to seeing where this new role will take Michele and the K-array group.”
In his new role, Rossi will be responsible for overseeing sales operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He will work closely with K-array's existing network of distributors and resellers across

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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 days, to our most recent factory expansion in Port Perry, even as I brought in Marc Bertrand to focus on strengthening our sales infrastructure. Returning as CEO is energising and exciting. In 2022, we asked ourselves: ‘what is the ideal management team to fuel our continued growth?’ We’ve create

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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 industry within a global company as regional account manager. After the pandemic, he joined a Bolton based business as sales manager, providing managed print services, workplace and audio-visual solutions into the education sector.
Keith Dutch, managing director – EMEA, Peerless-AV commented:

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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, client liaison and technical responsibilities, as well as new business development in related verticals that include film, television, streaming services and esports. At Multiplay Events (part of Game PLC) set up and ran the IT/AV rental division with responsibility for management, training, new produc

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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 Christie’s chief technology officer and chief strategy officer, succeeding Zoran Veselic, president and CTO.
“Constant innovation and deep core values, while making a difference in the communities we serve, are paramount to Ushio’s vision to a sustainable future for everyone,” says Koji N

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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 extensive background in manufacturer sales, with a rich network of contacts built up across significant stints working for a number of major players in the professional audio and lighting industry.
“I am very pleased and honoured,” declares Fabio “that ADJ Group has chosen me to collaborate o

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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, including video games, television and film production, and technology. He joins Solotech from MELS Studios & Postproduction, where he served as president. Previously, he held executive positions at companies such as Frima Studio, Warner Bros. Games and Ubisoft.
“I’m honoured to join a

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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.
“ADJ is a great company to work for, and I have learned so much over the past seven years,” comments Luis. “I am very excited to share the knowledge that I have acquired in the ADJ Service department with our sales team, and I am sure that it will be a great asset to implement in this n

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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 major studio projects from consultancy through to configuration and turnkey installation, ARRI Solutions offers customers a full end-to-end service with the promise of ARRI brand quality.
Dr. Matthias Erb, chairman of the executive board at ARRI, comments: “We are seeing great demand from our

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UK - Four young industry pros have joined the team at Crosstown Concerts to ‘bring fresh vision and extend the independent promoters’ network of artists and live shows’.
Crosstown director Conal Dodds has 32 years of experience promoting live music, forming Crosstown Concerts in 2016 with fellow Director Paul Hutton. He comments, “Promoting live music has never been more vibrant, as we rise from the turmoil of the pandemic to shape a new landscape. I was keen to introduce new voices into Crosstown that face the future.
“This new breed of promoters each bring their own passion, individual ideas and ambitions that will bring progression to our business, the artists and fans. Paul Hutton is stepping back from front line promoting from the end of March to take up an advisory consultancy role, so our new team is the way forward for Crosstown. We celebrated our sev

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UK - Headstock Group has announced the recruitment of Vincenzo Borrelli as business development manager for its HH brand. Vincenzo takes responsibility for the expansion of the distributor base for HH products across Europe, along with the ongoing development of domestic sales to the UK network.
James Laney, CEO for Headstock Group, comments: “We are very excited to have Vince working with us. His experience, knowledge and skill will certainly be a big asset to the growth of HH.”
Vincenzo adds: “I am really looking forward to the exciting challenge of increasing the HH profile and developing the distributor network across the regions.”
Ian Wright, director of international sales, says, “HH sales have continued to develop rapidly around the world over the past year. During the pandemic we took the chance to develop many new HH products and as things hav

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UK - Event crewing specialist Showforce has announced that Becky Meers has been promoted to the role of head of operations UK & Europe. Becky will oversee the account management, crew management and operations functions for Showforce’s UK and European business.
Having joined Showforce’s Liverpool office in 2010 as an account handler, over the last few years, she has ran point on some of Showforce’s largest accounts and projects including Creamfields North and South, Cannes Lions, Glastonbury, Platinum Jubilee and The 150th Open.
The announcement follows the news that the company’s Liverpool office has been expanded as so many international events head to the city this year. The Showforce team is readying itself for a busy period as Eurovision fever grows and the build for the 151st Open beginning. Showforce’s Liverpool office has built an excellent reput

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USA - Fulcrum Acoustic has welcomed acoustical engineer John Geraghty to their engineering team. Geraghty will work on designing loudspeakers and audio technology.
“I’m excited to join the team at Fulcrum Acoustic”, says Geraghty. “The brand is well-respected in the industry and has a reputation for interesting technologies and customer-driven design. I look forward to learning and growing my skillset here.”
Geraghty’s experience in the audio industry spans a wide range of applications including acoustical consulting, audio production, and product and system design. “John’s diverse industry experience will be an asset to our solutions-focused design team,” says David Gunness, vice president of engineering. “His real-world knowledge will assist us in innovating products to address our customers’ unique audio challenges.”

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UK - Event, catering and brand logistics specialist Global Infusion Group has appointed Tim Young as its new managing director. Young brings of experience at both PLC and SME level to the role.
Prior to joining Global Infusion Group, Young was managing director of AMP Air Conditioning, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Panasonic Corporation, leading business operations and financial management. This followed a five-year stint as finance and commercial director with event supplier Thorns Group.
Commenting on his appointment, Young says: “I’m honoured to join the Global Infusion Group and working alongside such a great team. This is such an exciting time for the business, our catering division has just completed a record year of business with several high-profile events, tours and major global games successfully delivered in 2021/22. Whilst the logistics arm is makin

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Europe - Clear-Com has announced the appointment of Nicola Milburn as senior regional sales manager for Southern Europe. Nicola brings 16 years of technical sales experience and a background in test engineering across a broad range of markets to her new role at Clear-Com.
Nicola previously spent 10 years as regional sales manager for UK and Europe at Phabrix, where she focused on the broadcast sector and helped transition customers to IP-based systems, often doing the training and demos herself.
“Nicola’s dual experience as both an engineer and salesperson makes her a valuable asset to Clear-Com,” said Richard Palmer, director of sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “We are pleased to have her aboard to help us strengthen our business in Southern Europe and Benelux.”

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Germany - Lars Weyerhas been appointed as new executive board member and chief financial officer (CFO) of ARRI. This announcement was made by the supervisory board of the global film technology company.
In this position, Lars Weyer is responsible for the finance, human resources, IT, and facility management departments. “The expansion of the executive board to include a CFO underscores the path we have already taken towards a faster and more flexible organization with strong business units,” explains Prof. Dr. Hans-Joerg Bullinger, chairman of ARRI’s supervisory board.
Lars Weyer adds: “I would like to thank the owners and the supervisory board for their trust and am very much looking forward to my new tasks. It is very important to me to create the best possible conditions so that ARRI can continue to be a successful technology company in the future.”

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UK - TLS Lighting has welcomed Mark Bailey on board as sales and marketing manager. Mark has extensive experience in the lighting Industry having worked on projects in the UK. and Europe for over 30 years.
Recently, he has been working on special effects and pyrotechnics for TV and Films, but is looking forward to working with the team at TLS Lighting on the wide range of projects they have ready to roll out this year.
TLS, which specialises in LED lighting control and Pixel tape products, has recently moved to new premises in north Walsham in Norfolk.

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UK - 22live has appointed two new recruits to its team, with Aaron Boothe and James Gebhard both joining the line up as hire consultant and technical supervisor, respectively.
Aaron Boothe first started working with 22live in 2022 as a hire consultant, bringing some of his projects to the team led by Paul Timmins, namely Central Cee, D-Block Europe, Beenie Man and Rema. Boothe wears many hats as a production manager, system engineer and sound engineer. He joins 22live as a hire consultant, meaning that he will be responsible for bringing clients to 22live. Boothe already works with many artists and is a well-known figure within the industry.
Spencer Beard comments: “We are very pleased to welcome Aaron to the 22live team. Aaron is a great guy that will push us in front of new clients, and we really value him as both a great personality and engineer as well as

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USA - Hall Technologies has appointed Steven Pedroza as western regional sales manager. Pedroza has a long AV career supporting projects across a wide range of applications on both the manufacturers and system integration side of the industry.
“The West Coast is a key territory for Hall, and we could not be more pleased to have Steven on our team,” says VP of sales and marketing, Hal Truax. “He came highly recommended and is known for being very customer-focused and thorough. Those are key traits we look for on our team.”
“I’m extremely excited to join the Hall Technologies team at such a pivotal time in the company’s history, as well as within the AV industry I love so very much. Hall is a perfect fit for me and where I want to be in the industry, working side-by-side with a talented like-minded team that truly wants to help others succeed via technology

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Europe - Ahead of a string of major announcements in the region, PK Sound has appointed event industry veteran Tim Timmermans to the role of Central European partner support. Based in Limburg Province, Netherlands, Timmermans will work closely with PK’s David Roselló, Southern European partner support, and Canadian HQ staff in developing and serving the company’s growing European network.
“PK Sound’s robotic line source technology is a total gamechanger, and the PK Alliance model puts these advanced capabilities into the hands of the next generation of live sound providers with an unrivalled total cost of ownership,” offers Timmermans. “We’ve already deployed T10 and Trinity Black systems for high-profile applications in venues throughout Europe with incredible results, and the industry is taking notice. I look forward to empowering more users throughout the E
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  2. Paul Johnson joins Ayrton in global role
  3. Absen appoints country development managers
  4. Lightware strengthens Australian team
  5. Behind the Scenes welcomes board members
  6. Meyer Sound appoints director of global sales
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