June 25, 2024 I Appointments
Royer Labs Names John Jennings President
Royer Labs' Rick Perrotta (left) and John Jennings.
Royer Labs has announced the retirement of president and co-founder Rick Perrotta, effective immediately. John Jennings, Royer’s co-founder and 26-year vice president of sales and marketing, has become the company’s president, assuring Royer customers and end-users a smooth transition in management.
Jennings established and maintained the company’s dealer/distributor network and has directed Royer’s overall marketing and branding strategies from the beginning. In Royer’s early days, he attended countless recording sessions, introducing producers, engineers and artists to Royer ribbon microphones and photographing them in action. The company’s designs resulted in Royer Labs receiving a Technical Grammy in 2013.
“These 26 years have been one of the most rewarding periods of my life,” Perrotta said. “From our start in my backyard guesthouse to our presence as an industry leader in high-end microphones and accessories, it’s been an incredible experience that I am very proud of. While I may not be in the office on a regular basis going forward, I will still be involved with the company and the wonderful people that constitute Royer Labs. And as I pass the baton — or should I say microphone — to John Jennings, I have every confidence the company will continue to thrive.”
As Royer Labs moves forward, Jennings’ vice president of sales and marketing position will be taken over by industry veteran Dave Bryce.
