Industry appointments, executive moves, profiles, and the people making news.
Sotaro Nishida will assume the role of Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Audio at Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA). In this newly created role, Nishida will oversee both…
PRS Guitars has announced the hiring of Lindsay Love-Bivens as Artist Relations Manager. She will officially start at PRS Guitars on July 7, reporting to Director of Artist and Community…
Samson Distribution LLC, a leader in professional audio solutions, announces Mike Zegelbach as its new Head of Sales. With a rich sales background in the music industry, Zegelbach brings a…
There was royal recognition for John Packer Musical Instruments, the UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, recently as the company’s managing director met with His Majesty the King. Rob…
Guitar Center has announced the appointment of Jennifer Thayer as President of Music & Arts. Music & Arts is the nation’s largest provider of band and orchestra instruments, rentals, repairs,…
ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance equipment, announces that it has been selected as a U.S. distributor for the acclaimed live sound portfolio from Avid, a…
Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, announces the promotion of Anne Buchanan to Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Human Resources Officer for the Guitar Center Company. Previously, Buchanan…
Conn Selmer, a leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments, today announced the appointment of John Fulton as President and CEO, effective May 12, 2025. Fulton succeeds Stephen Zapf, who…
d&b audiotechnik is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Penny as Vice President Global Business Development. In this newly established role, he will be responsible for leading and implementing…
April 15, 2025 We continue to urge the administration to exempt musical instruments and accessories, along with materials used to manufacture musical products, from the tariffs announced in President Trump’s…
The NAMM board of directors has elected the 2025 officers to represent the executive committee, effective immediately. The ExCom will serve through April 2026, representing NAMM’s global membership and the…
Sonance, a leader in innovative audio solutions, is proud to announce a new national distribution partnership with TMP-Pro, a brand of The Music People, an Exertis | JAM Business and…
