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(8/2/2021)

-Atlona CEO and Co-Founder Ilya Khayn Departs Company; Jamey Swigert Assumes Executive Director Role

Atlona CEO and Co-Founder Ilya Khayn Departs Company; Jamey Swigert Assumes Executive Director Role

Atlona announces that CEO and co-founder Ilya Khayn will depart on September 15, nearly three years after Panduit's acquisition of the company. Jamey Swigert, Atlona's director of AV Sales and business development, ...More

(7/30/2021)

-Harman Professional Solutions Appoints Daniella Peters to North America Audio Team

Harman Professional Solutions Appoints Daniella Peters to North America Audio Team

Harman Professional Solutions announces that Daniella Peters has joined the North America Audio Team as national sales manager, production audio.
Peters comes to Harman with 18 years' experience at Rat Sound Systems, an ...
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(7/30/2021)

-AES Announces Results of 2021 Elections

AES Announces Results of 2021 Elections

The Audio Engineering Society announces the incoming officers and governors following the 2021 Board of Directors and Board of Governors elections. The Society's membership has elected AES's standards committee chair for the past ...More

(7/30/2021)

-Matrox Video Announces the Passing of Executive Vice President of Research and Development David Chiappini

Matrox Video Announces the Passing of Executive Vice President of Research and Development David Chiappini

Matrox announces that David Chiappini, executive vice president of research and development at Matrox Video, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2021.
"It is with great sadness that I announce the sudden passing of our ...
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(7/23/2021)

-In Memoriam: Gil Wechsler

In Memoriam: Gil Wechsler

Lighting designer Gil Wechsler died July 9 in Warrington, Pennsylvania. The cause was complications from dementia. He was 79.
Born in Brooklyn, Wechsler first discovered his fascination with theatre while attending summer camp in ...
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(7/22/2021)

-Kelly O'Connell and Marlon Daley Take on New Roles at Texas Scenic

Kelly O'Connell and Marlon Daley Take on New Roles at Texas Scenic

Texas Scenic announces that Kelly O'Connell has been named the new northeast general manager for their New York location. Texas Scenic also announces that Marlon Daley has been named Banner Shop production ...More

(7/21/2021)

-SHOWSDT Announces Chief Operating Officer Role for Nancy McNeil

SHOWSDT Announces Chief Operating Officer Role for Nancy McNeil

Denis Lefrançois, president and CEO of SHOWSDT announces that Nancy McNeil successfully guided the company through the Human Resources challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her wealth of experience, having ...More

(7/19/2021)

-Jan De Witte Resigns as Barco CEO; Charles Beauduin and An Steegen Are Appointed as Co-CEOs

Jan De Witte Resigns as Barco CEO; Charles Beauduin and An Steegen Are Appointed as Co-CEOs

Jan De Witte has decided to step down as CEO, with effect as from September 1, 2021.
As CEO, De Witte has played a crucial role in the turnaround of Barco since 2016. He has brought focus to the company, strengthened the ...
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(7/16/2021)

-Pixotope Appoints New VP Sports for Global Business Development

Pixotope Appoints New VP Sports for Global Business Development

Pixotope welcomes Sam Leadsom as its VP for global business development in sports. The highly strategic appointment outsets the company's new vertical focused on sports, showcasing its continued efforts to deliver state-of ...More

(7/15/2021)

-Apex Technologies Appoints John McDowell as General Manager

Apex Technologies Appoints John McDowell as General Manager

Apex Technologies names John McDowell as general manager, effective immediately. McDowell will manage the sales and distribution of their exclusive entertainment technology solutions for the North American market. ...More

(7/13/2021)

-Dave Pretz Joins Main Light as Asset Manager

Dave Pretz Joins Main Light as Asset Manager

Main Light, LLC announces the appointment of Dave Pretz as asset manager. Working from Delaware, Pretz's role will cover both Main Light, East in Wilmington, DE and the soon to open Main Light, West facility in Las Vegas, NV. ...More

(7/12/2021)

-Klein Announces Retirement from Crestron

Klein Announces Retirement from Crestron

Crestron Electronics announces that, after more than 30 years with Crestron, including the last eight as president and CEO, Randy Klein will be retiring this year and Daniel Feldstein, current chairman and COO and ...More

(7/12/2021)

-Westview Hires Unique Branding Character

Westview Hires Unique Branding Character

Colorado-based entertainment systems, energy solutions, and immersive technology firm Westview Productions recently appointed a new talent as technology, safety, and marketing consultant. The new hire, known mononymously as W ...More

(7/8/2021)

-David Johnson Joins ACT Entertainment in New Post of Senior Vice President Sales

David Johnson Joins ACT Entertainment in New Post of Senior Vice President Sales

ACT Entertainment, the new entity formed by the ACT Lighting, RapcoHorizon and AC Power Distribution brands, announceS the appointment of David Johnson to the new post of senior vice president sales. Johnson is well known for ...More

(7/7/2021)

-ETP Expands Leadership Team, Strengthening for Future Growth

ETP Expands Leadership Team, Strengthening for Future Growth

Entertainment Technology Partners (ETP), the parent company to a collection of brands in the events and entertainment industry, announces several strategic additions to its leadership team, positioning the organization for future ...More

(7/1/2021)

-Symetrix Welcomes Paul Lamarre as Regional Sales Manager East

Symetrix Welcomes Paul Lamarre as Regional Sales Manager East

Symetrix welcomes Paul Lamarre as regional sales manager for the Eastern US region. In this role, he will be working with Symetrix's partners to identify their specific needs and coordinate Symetrix's technical and service ...More

(6/30/2021)

-Pixotope Announces Major Hires and Promotions to its Global Leadership Teams

Pixotope Announces Major Hires and Promotions to its Global Leadership Teams

Pixotope is entering a strategic phase, having made two senior promotions and a new hire within its leadership team. The appointments follow the continued expansion of the company's global staff.
Ian Puszet joins Pixotope as its ...
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(6/29/2021)

-Joe Lamond to Step Down as President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants

Joe Lamond to Step Down as President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants

At the annual NAMM Board of Directors meeting on June 28, Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO, shared his intention to step down as the leader of the 120-year-old trade association, effective spring 2023. Lamond, who has served at ...More

(6/28/2021)

-Pedro Rocha Joins ASI Audio as Field Sales Engineer

Pedro Rocha Joins ASI Audio as Field Sales Engineer

ASI Audio, manufacturer of the innovative 3DME in-ear monitoring and hearing protection system, has announced that industry technical sales professional Pedro Rocha has joined ASI as field sales engineer. ...More

(6/23/2021)

-Anna Tepedino: VP of Look Solutions USA

Anna Tepedino: VP of Look Solutions USA

It's been a year. Good, bad, or indifferent, it has been a year. Luckily, Look Solutions USA have been weathering the storm with vigilance and efficiency. With the changing of times comes a change of location and position. Look ...More

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