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14 November 2025

Europe - Absen has appointed Eero Rask as director of digital out-of-home (DOOH) for Europe. In this role, Eero will lead strategic growth, innovation, and operational activities across the region’s fast-evolving DOOH landscape.

Eero has held senior roles at Elisa Videra, LG Electronics, and Symbicon, delivering impactful AV solutions across Europe.

“I’m thrilled to join Absen at such an exciting time for the DOOH industry,” says Eero. “Absen’s reputation for innovation and quality is unmatched, and I look forward to building strong partnerships and delivering digital experiences that truly connect with audiences.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Eero to the team,” adds Ruben Rengel, vice-president of global business development. “His deep industry knowledge and strategic vision will be instrumental in accelerating our DOOH

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14 November 2025

World - Powersoft has announced two new appointments: Alessandro Bizzarri joins the company as marketing communications specialist, while Sofian Osman takes on the role of solutions engineer for south-east Asia.

With more than a decade of experience in the professional audio and musical instrument industries, Bizzarri initially entered the industry as a sound engineer in the distributor sector, before embarking on a decade-long career across editorial and marketing roles.

Commenting on his appointment, Bizzarri says: “In the professional audio industry, Powersoft is a true top-of-mind brand when it comes to performance and reliability in amplification. My professional goal in recent years has been to transition from the distributor side to the manufacturer side”.

Complementing this appointment, Osman joins Powersoft as solutions engineer

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14 November 2025

USA - Elation has announced the appointment of Jeff Washburn as regional sales representative for the US South-Central region.

Washburn brings a wealth of sales and business development experience gained during long tenures with High End Systems and Martin Professional. He comes to Elation from a position as sr. manager business development at ROE Visual, where he developed new client relationships and project opportunities.

In his new role as regional sales representative at Elation, Washburn will be working closely with the sales team to identify new opportunities and drive growth across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Washburn started in the new position in October and states: “I’m excited for this opportunity. Innovation, a diverse product portfolio, and a leadership team that genuinely values its customers and employees are

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12 November 2025

UAE - L-Acoustics debuted its recently formed Middle East, Africa & Eurasia application team at a technology showcase on 5 November at Dubai's Theatre of Digital Art. The event marked the first major regional appearance for the dedicated three-person team.

The Dubai event brought together more than 125 industry professionals for hands-on demonstrations of L-Acoustics' L2 line source array and L-ISA immersive audio technology across multiple vertical markets, from live events and sports venues to themed entertainment, hospitality, and house of worship applications. Attendees experienced interactive demos, including live L-ISA DJ performances and technical workshops led by the new regional application team.

The new team structure is led by Mehdi Khelil, appointed head of application, Middle East, Africa & Eurasia, reporting to Vikram K

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12 November 2025

USA - Alfalite has announced a strategic partnership with Adistec Corp, a distributor of infrastructure, software, and professional media solutions in Latin America and the United States. The alliance marks ‘a major step in Alfalite’s expansion strategy’ across the Media & Entertainment market in the Americas.

Through this collaboration, Adistec will distribute and promote Alfalite’s full range of LED solutions for broadcast, virtual production (VP XR), live events, and corporate workspaces.

“We are delighted to partner with Adistec to accelerate our growth in such dynamic markets,” said Luis Garrido, executive director at Alfalite. “Their proven experience in business development and their regional coverage provide an excellent platform to extend our LED technology to new customers and projects across the Americas.”

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12 November 2025

Europe - Follow-Me has appointed Menno Appelhof to the role of technical sales specialist. With 35 years of experience spanning lighting design, operations, and sales across the live entertainment industry, Appelhof will play a key role in expanding Follow-Me's global distribution and sales partner network while supporting both partners and end users with technical expertise.

Throughout his career, he has worked with industry-leading companies including Avolites and Elation, gaining deep expertise in control systems and lighting technology.

"I've known about Follow-Me since the moment they started, and I already knew many people within the company from my time in the industry," says Appelhof. "My experience helps me filter out what's really important for each specific client. Every use case is unique, so I can tailor our offering to pinpoint exactly

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11 November 2025

Australia - LSC Control Systems has announced the appointment of a new marketing manager, Ash Douglas, to be based at the company’s Melbourne headquarters.

With 10 years’ experience in digital marketing, working with complex industrial and manufacturing businesses, Ash has a track record of assisting rapid growth through the execution of data-driven marketing strategies.

After being acquired by Robe Lighting in early 2024, LSC has seen significant expansion, not just in terms of manufacturing, but in its international sales network and its regional representation for stablemate brands, Avolites and Robe.

Commenting on his appointment, Ash says “LSC has a proud heritage – a rare example of Australian engineering excellence on the global stage. I’m excited to build on that legacy by working closely with our customers to understand the

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10 November 2025

UK - Adamson Systems Engineering has welcomed applications engineer Aaron Boothe to its UK and European team.

Boothe brings over 24 years of expertise in system design and tuning to the table. His career spans the UK, highlighted by his roles as production manager and FOH engineer for The Jacksons. Aaron will join forces with business development manager Vince Borrelli to amplify Adamson’s presence in the UK and deliver hands-on support.

“Growing our team in Europe is very important to build stronger relationships in the region. Aaron has already shown great skill by assisting in training our new distributor, Kiela Sound of Lithuania, and we look forward to him providing even more support,” said Jasper Ravesteijn. 

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06 November 2025

Germany - HK Audio has announced that Isabelle Wear has taken up the position of head of sales emerging markets. In this role, she will be responsible for the Middle East and Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand regions.

Isabelle Wear has extensive experience in international sales management and the supervision of important distribution networks. Many in the pro audio industry already know Isabelle from her time at Interfacio, where she and her team successfully managed and mastered recruitment projects in the pro AV industry. After 13 years in her recruitment company, she is now returning to a sales and business development role.

Working closely with David Leonhard, HK Audio’s international sales manager for these regions, she will focus on strengthening existing partnerships and expanding the German audio specialist’s presence in these im

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06 November 2025

USA - Martin Audio has announced the arrival of experienced sound engineer and production manager, Jay Eigenmann, to its product support team.

Based in New York City, Eigenmann has developed a long-standing relationship with the company and its personnel over the years - first, as a freelance engineer, then via the sound system installation at (Le) Poisson Rouge (LPR) in New York’s Greenwich Village. As LPR’s production director and chief audio engineer, he oversaw the deployment of a wide portfolio of Martin Audio solutions.

He has since freelanced regularly for the company, assisting with service, events and commissioning while frequently encountering and spec’ing their systems in the field and for other installs and special events. “I have always enjoyed working on MA systems,” he says. “I admire the brand’s products, unique philosop

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05 November 2025

EMEA - Kramer has announced the appointment of Jesse Gadon as president of the EMEA region. Jesse will also join Kramer’s global management team.

With over a decade of experience at Kramer, Jesse has held senior roles across multiple disciplines and geographies. For the past three and a half years, Jesse has served as vice-president of North America sales, where he played a central role in strengthening Kramer’s presence and performance across the region.

“I’m confident that Jesse’s leadership, strategic mindset, and deep understanding of Kramer’s global business will further elevate our operations and growth in EMEA,” said Gilad Yron, CEO of Kramer. “This appointment strengthens our customer-focused approach and positions us well for continued expansion.”

Jesse will lead the EMEA region alongside Aviva Rykower, who will con

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04 November 2025

USA - Renkus-Heinz has appointed Jonathan Phillips as chief revenue officer (CRO). Phillips will oversee global partnerships and revenue strategy.

"Jonathan's operational experience and technical background make him an excellent addition to our leadership team," said Monika Smetona, president of Renkus-Heinz. "His track record building businesses and developing new markets and products aligns with our expansion objectives, and his strategic mindset and passion for technology reflect our core values."

Phillips brings 25+ years’ expertise scaling technology companies from innovation to market. A named inventor on patents in materials processing and algorithmic analysis, he secured multi-million-dollar development programmes from the Canadian government while advancing manufacturing technologies with an advanced science team at Equispheres. Earlier, h

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03 November 2025

UK - As RG Jones approaches its centenary year, the company is evolving its business strategy, focusing on investment in both equipment and people. With the appointment of commercial manager Sam Thomas in November 2024, the company began a period of reflection as Thomas took time to fully understand the mechanics of the business and what is required to maintain agility and efficiency in an ever-changing industry.

The result of this observation is the recent appointment of Sam Brazier and Ricky Spiers as project managers in the Sound Engineering Pro Audio Division, alongside significant investment in audio inventory.

“Looking at the last 20 years, RG Jones has enjoyed some spectacular success stories, so we chose to examine the company along that timeframe and decide how to better that,” Thomas explains. “With a company this established, we can

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31 October 2025

UK - Sean Crowley, director of drama and head of design performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, has been awarded the prestigious Golden Pin Award for lifetime achievement in Stage Design by OISTAT, the International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians. The award was presented at the World Stage Design exhibition 2025, held this year in Sharjah. 

Sean, who celebrated 25 years in his post at RWCMD last year, is a leader in British and international theatre design. In this time his focus on ‘art school training’ within a conservatoire setting, and his passion for making the college’s Design for Performance course as accessible as possible, encouraging people who wouldn’t normally think of studying at a conservatoire to apply, has led to an impressive track record in the Linbury Prize for Stage Design w

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30 October 2025

UK - Prolight is excited to announce that Chris Buj has joined the team as its new business relationship manager, covering the Midlands and East Anglia regions.

Bringing extensive experience across the lighting and audio industry, Chris has worked in retail, installation, distribution, and product support, giving him a good understanding of both technical know-how and customer needs.

Chris is known for his ability to build strong, lasting relationships, making him a perfect fit for Prolight’s commitment to exceptional customer service. In his new role, he will be connecting with familiar faces and introducing himself to new customers across the Midlands and East Anglia, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience.

“We’re thrilled to have Chris on board,” said Andrew Jeffrey, managing director. “His expertise an

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29 October 2025

Europe - LSC Control Systems, acquired by Robe Lighting in 2024, has announced the appointment of Kris Noerens as its new business development manager for Europe.

Noerens, who joins the company from LSC’s Benelux distributor, Controllux in Belgium, is an experienced theatre lighting professional, having spent almost 30 years as a freelance lighting designer and operator. His career has also included spells at AC Lighting (now AC Entertainment Technologies) in London and Barndoor BVBA in Belgium.

He has also held lighting and management roles at renowned venues such as Ancienne Belgique and The Royal Theatre of La Monnaie, as well as the theatre and music centre in Kortrijk, among others. His role with Controllux saw him involved with various supply and installation projects for theatres, opera houses and other cultural venues.

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28 October 2025

USA - PPDS has announced the promotion of Bruce Wyrwitzke to the role of senior director of sales for North America.

Leading PPDS’ total solutions growth strategy to support all market verticals in North America, Bruce, who is now entering his 25th year as an AV professional, joined PPDS as sales director in 2021.

In his new position, Bruce will oversee all PPDS sales in North America – including digital signage, interactive displays, video walls, dvLED, and professional TV, as well as complementary hardware and software – while continuing to support partners, customers, and colleagues on projects that extend beyond US shores.

Bruce will also help support businesses and educators in achieving their sustainability ambitions through PPDS’ growing range of ultra-low power and extended lifetime solutions, which are available to all partne

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27 October 2025

USA - AtlasIED has announced the appointment of Cameron Javdani as vice-president of market development for security solutions. Javdani has extensive experience in both the audio and security sectors.

“Cameron will lead the expansion of our partnerships at both the integrator and ecosystem levels,” said Michael Peveler, vice-president of sales at AtlasIED. “He is an incredibly well-respected part of the security industry and SIA community, and we are happy to add his leadership and insight to our security solutions team.”

In his new role, Javdani will focus on accelerating AtlasIED’s presence in the security market by strengthening relationships with integrators, consultants, and technology partners, while expanding industry outreach and advocacy for AtlasIED’s unified communications and life safety platforms.

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24 October 2025

Europe - Harman Professional Solutions has announced leadership appointments across its global sales organisation.

Amar Subash has been appointed to lead the Professional Solutions sales organisation across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, while continuing to oversee sales leadership responsibilities for India. In this expanded role, Amar will set a strategic direction for both regions, focusing on ‘accelerating growth and delivering on Harman’s commitments to customers’.

Over the past nine years at Harman, Amar has held a variety of leadership roles. Most recently, he led Harman Professional sales efforts across the APAC region and India. Prior to that, Amar served solely as director of sales and operations for the Asia Pacific region (APAC) from 2019 to 2021, and as finance director for APAC from 2017 to 2018. Amar will be b

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23 October 2025

Germany - After more than a decade of shared responsibility as co-CEOs, Daniel and Dr. Andreas Sennheiser will take on different roles within the Sennheiser Group. Effective 1 January, 2026, Daniel Sennheiser will become chairman of the board of directors, while his brother Andreas Sennheiser will continue as CEO, overseeing the operational business of the family-owned company.

In his new role, Daniel Sennheiser will focus on the strategic direction of the Sennheiser Group. "By joining the board of directors, I will concentrate more on the long-term development of the company and on continuously strengthening key customer relationships. I will continue to work closely with my brother Andreas in his role as CEO and with the existing executive management board," says Daniel Sennheiser.

Andreas Sennheiser will continue to lead the company as CEO and, to

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23 October 2025

UK - Lang UK has announced Tom Allott as technical sales manager – LED. Allott brings his extensive experience in the LED rental market, having held senior roles for more than a decade. As Lang continues to incorporate innovative new LED products into its rental fleet, Allott’s appointment will allow the company to broaden its audience and continue to focus on showcasing the latest technology.

“We’re delighted that Tom is bringing his knowledge and passion to Lang. He will be a key member of a dedicated a team who connect our ground-breaking products with our creative customers,” says Lang MD, John Hooker. “As the LED rental market continues to grow, Tom will be vital to ensuring that we reach new audiences and offer them the best technology for achieving their goals.”

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17 October 2025

UK - PSCo has announced the appointment of Laura McCay as LED project manager, based at Innovation House in Bracknell.

In her new role, Laura will oversee the operational delivery of LED projects from inception through to handover. Her responsibilities include coordinating with customers and cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, resources, and budgets, and ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest standard. Working closely with PSCo’s pre-sales and engineering teams, Laura will also play a crucial role in ensuring seamless execution and troubleshooting operational challenges.

Laura joins from Kinly, bringing with her significant AV industry experience and a proven track record of managing complex projects.

Greg Bennett, general manager at Midwich, said: “I am super pleased to have Laura join the team, who brings wit

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17 October 2025

USA - LEA Professional has announced the appointment of Andrew Goulson as strategic account manager. At LEA, Goulson will support LEA's sales and expansion efforts.

Goulson has nearly 20 years of experience in the AV industry, specialising in live sound and recording engineering. He will leverage this extensive experience by collaborating nationally with LEA’s outstanding representatives and dealers.

“I’m excited to join such a driven and forward-thinking team at LEA,” says Goulson. “With my background, I feel well-equipped to immediately connect with the technology, understand the needs of our partners in the field, and integrate seamlessly into the company’s culture of innovation and collaboration.”

“We remain fully committed to growing the LEA team with top-tier talent, and bringing Andrew on board is a significant step for

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16 October 2025

Germany - Nexo has announced the appointment of Dirk Cervenka as sales manager for Northern Germany with responsibilities for supporting Nexo partners and dealers and developing Nexo’s business in the area.

Dirk will work alongside the longstanding Southern Germany sales manager Reinhard Steiger, with Nexo defining the line between the two territories as the southern border of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Dirk brings more than 25 years of pro audio experience to the role, initially in music recording and production, then AV technology distribution and, latterly, as national sales manager for another well-known European loudspeaker manufacturer.

“Nexo is strongly focused on bringing high-value, high-performance sound solutions to each of the market sectors it serves, and the talent and enthusiasm of the team combined with the quality and innova