Europe - The Music Group has announced the appointment of Nigel Beaumont as head of its new Professional Division, overseeing all aspects of the company's Midas, Klark Teknik and Turbosound brands worldwide. Beaumont retains his role as senior vice president for operations that he has held since joining the Muisic Group in 2011. The appointment is effective 1 March, 2013.

CEO Uli Behringer commented, "Over the past two years, Nigel has added tremendous value to the Music Group and I am very proud of his achievements. With Nigel's profound pro experience at Harman, I am convinced he will continue, and accelerate, the growth of the division." Before joining the Music Group, Beaumont was with the Harman Pro Division, being most recently responsible for the management of the

Czech Republic - A.C. Entertainment Technologies has announced that Ales Grivac will be working with their international sales team as regional sales representative.

A well known figure within the entertainment technology industry, Grivac brings with him over 10 years experience in the business. Based in Czech Republic, he will be travelling extensively to further increase AC-ET's growing presence within the European market, as well as promoting the company's wide range of key and exclusive entertainment technology brands.

Grivac comments, "After taking a couple of years out, I

UK - As part of the company's international expansion strategy, Northern Light has announced the appointment of Terry Abbs.

Abbs will be responsible for Northern Light's international business development activities and has many years' experience of successfully implementing global sales strategies for the entertainment technology sector.

Abbs commented, "It's great to have joined Northern Light at this exciting time for the company and I'm looking forward to working closely with the team to develop and expand our international business strategy. I have known Northern Light for

Sweden - Pro Audio industry veteran Doug Green has launched a new consultancy to provide strategic business development and sales channel support - with a focus on the installed sound market - for manufacturers and distributors in the professional audio industry. DGC Worldwide, as the name suggests, will provide these services across international regions, on a customized as-needed basis.

"In launching DGCW, I can now leverage the wide array of experiences I have gained in the fundamental business domains of the international pro audio business for clients in every market. I inte

USA - Syncrolite has announced the appointment of respected industry veteran David Keighley as Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, effective from 1 January this year. Jack Calmes - founder of the company in 1984 - continues as President/CEO but with a view to gradually hand over the reins as he plans for his eventual retirement.

Keighley has relocated from the UK to Syncrolite's headquarters on Royal Lane, Dallas, to lead ongoing global efforts with the Syncrolite staff and crew. Jimmy Page heads the live event side of rental and sales, while Keighley will also conce

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