Industry appointments, executive moves, profiles, and the people making news.
Eastman Music Company, a global leader in musical instrument manufacturing, has acquired Malletech, a renowned name in keyboard percussion instruments. This strategic move marks Eastman's entry into the percussion industry,…
Celina Bolanos has been named Marketing & Social Media Coordinator for Jackson, EVH, Charvel, and Gretsch brands. Bolanos will be overseeing all PR/Comms efforts for Jackson, EVH and Charvel. Originally from…
ESP Guitars has named experienced MI/Pro Audio industry veteran Philip Monypenny to the new role of Latin America Sales Manager. Based in Chile, Monypenny will be the point person in…
Celestion, the premier manufacturer of loudspeakers for sound reinforcement and guitar and bass applications, proudly announces the appointment of Poppy Hanton as Marketing Executive. In her new role at Celestion,…
[caption id="attachment_87708" align="alignleft" width="460"] Kaitlyn Trahan, WAVIT / American Music & Sound Music Industry Intern[/caption] American Music & Sound (AM&S) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaitlyn Trahan…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc., brand holder of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, has announced the promotion of Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager.…
Guitar Center, the world’s largest omni-channel musical instrument retailer, announces the appointment of Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer, effective immediately. Rodriguez joins Guitar Center…
[caption id="attachment_87612" align="alignleft" width="460"] Vikesh Thamban, General Manager - Business Development – Audio at Avientek and Val Gilbert, Director of Business Development for Export at Fulcrum Acoustic[/caption] Fulcrum Acoustic,…
The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Ron Manus to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Secretary-Treasurer. As a member of the board, Manus will serve a…
Excelcia Music Publishing is elated to announce the new full-time status of Choral Music Editor Jamey Ray. A beloved composer of Choral music as well as an accomplished singer, arranger,…
Eastman Music Company, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments and accessories, has announced the acquisition of Ultra-Pure Oils, a renowned provider of premium lubricants for brass instruments.…
Veteran MI Product Manager David Fournier has been promoted to Director of Product Management at Fishman Transducers. Fournier, who began his career at Fishman in 2004, has worked on Fishman’s…
