Black to return to IAG UK?

MMR understands that Dave Black will be on his way back from China to head up IAG’s UK operation.

Black, currently IAG’s global sales chief, will drop into the role vacated by Tim Harris who has moved over to become the firm’s financial director, with a replacement being sought for the vacant global sales position. An announcement is expected soon.

Former Peavey national sales manager, Rob Kerr has just joined the firm as pro-audio sales manager following the departure of long-serving Chris Fearn to German-owned audio and lighting company, Adam Hall as key account manager.

IAG U.K. director, Tim Harris, commented on the appointment of Kerr, saying: “Following the departure of Chris Fearn to pastures new we are delighted to be joined by a sales professional of the caliber of Rob. We are looking forward to working with Rob to growing our business in all areas of pro audio and working closely with dealers and installers to provide support where needed.”

Kerr added: “I am extremely pleased to be working with a fantastic brand with great heritage that actually originates from my part of the world (Yorkshire). With an enviable portfolio of existing products and some exciting new products just around the corner, this opportunity represents an exciting challenge to further expand and develop the business in the U.K. and Ireland.”

Over at Adam Hall, Fearn’s responsibilities will include the development and expansion of the firm’s U.K. and Irish business and planning and executing initiatives to create greater market penetration of the company’s core brands, LD Systems, Cameo Light, and Palmer. 

“I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with the Adam Hall team. Having spent the best part of thirteen years supplying the MI, DJ, rental, and installation markets in the U.K. I am looking forward to continuing this with the Adam Hall core brands”, said Fearn.