News: Appointments

October 10, 2022

Yamaha Announces Staff Changes at Yamaha Ateliers

Yamaha has announced that its staff at Yamaha Ateliers is growing to strengthen technical expertise in brass instruments, with the announcement of a new senior…

September 08, 2022

NAMM, Russell Reynolds Release Specifications for Next NAMM President, CEO

In anticipation of the retirement of Joe Lamond, NAMM’s current president and CEO, and to offer the global industry association continued stability, the NAMM…

August 18, 2022

Fender Play Foundation Names Darroodi President

Fender has appointed Aarash Darroodi as the new president of Fender Play Foundation (FPF), the brand’s 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. Darroodi…

August 18, 2022

Guitar Center Names EVP, Chief Customer Officer

Guitar Center has named Rich Hoalst executive vice president and chief customer officer. As a member of the management committee, Hoalst will report directly to…

August 15, 2022

Eventide Appoints Cozzi, Xie to Sales Leadership Roles

Eventide Audio has promoted Joe Cozzi and Bohan Xie to new sales leadership roles. They will be responsible for leading sales efforts for the company’s…

August 08, 2022

The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Dinah Gretsch to Board

The NAMM Foundation has welcomed Dinah Gretsch of the Gretsch Company to the organization’s board of directors in the role of vice chair. As a member of the…

July 25, 2022

Industry Vet Ray Varela Joins ADJ

Audio and lighting industry veteran Ray Varela has joined the ADJ team at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles. After spending nearly 30 years…

July 15, 2022

Hendee to Oversee Yorkville’s Export Sales Division

After three decades with Yorkville Sound, including 10 years as director of U.S. sales, Steve Hendee will be shifting his focus to oversee Yorkville’s export…