Industry appointments, executive moves, profiles, and the people making news.
Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. (“Hoshino”) is delighted to announce the hire of Paul Holdgate to the newly-created role of Vice President of Sales. Hoshino is a wholly owned subsidiary of the…
[caption id="attachment_84482" align="alignleft" width="318"] Herb Trawick(photo by Brian A. Petersen)[/caption] The Guitar Center Music Foundation(GCMF), a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, announces…
NAMM President & CEO John Mlynczak In the June 20223 issue, MMR profiles longtime music eduation advocate and MI industry vet John Mlynczak as he begins his new role as incoming NAMM president…
[caption id="attachment_84397" align="alignleft" width="460"] Cesar Gueikian[/caption] Gibson Brands, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cesar Gueikian, Gibson’s brand president, as president and interim chief executive officer,…
Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ announces the release of two new sets of artist signature strings in collaboration with Life of Agony guitarist Joey Zampella. The EZ Top Thick Bottom™ and…
[caption id="attachment_84307" align="alignleft" width="460"] Katherine Wing accepting the 2023 She Rocks Groundbreaker Award(photo courtesy of Mike Dee)[/caption] Roland announces its Roland Americas Vice President of Marketing Katherine Wing received the…
Shure has announced that José A. Rivas has been named to the position of Vice President of Global Sales. Since joining Shure in 2004, Rivas has held several positions of…
[caption id="attachment_84219" align="alignleft" width="460"] Chris Cannella, Patrick Schuleit, Pam Rubinson, and Eric Stewart[/caption] Armadillo Enterprises, parent company of Dean Guitars, Luna Guitars, and ddrum has promoted Patrick Schuleit to…
[caption id="attachment_84161" align="alignleft" width="460"] Clyde Sendke[/caption] Steinberg has announced that Clyde Sendke has succeeded Andreas Stelling as managing director, effective from April 1, 2023. Andreas Stelling first joined Steinberg in…
C. F. Martin &Co. (Martin Guitar) is introducing exciting limited-edition and one-of-a-kind guitars at NAMM. The CEO 10 is the first model designed by Martin’s CEO Thomas Ripsam and limited…
Andreas Rapp has assumed the position of chief executive officer and managing director of beyerdynamic, effective April 1, 2023. In this role, he is responsible for the operational business of…
[caption id="attachment_83997" align="alignleft" width="460"] Robbie Dunne[/caption] In its landmark 30th year, the PAD Group announces its expansion, with the appointment of Robbie Dunne as EMEA Sales & Marketing Director. The…
