• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About Strata-gee
  • Contact Us
  • Free Newsletter
  • Sponsor Strata-gee
  • Privacy Policy
  • Latest Posts
  • Strategy
  • Technology
  • Products
  • People
  • Statistics
  • Financial
  • Legal
  • Economic
  • Events

Strata-gee.com

Strategy in TECH...

Register for CEDIA Expo
You are here: Home / Archives for People

People

Making History: Sony Names Lin Tao as CFO, The First Woman to Ever Hold the Position

March 11, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

A photo of Lin Tao, the first woman ever named as Sony CFO
[PHOTO: Nikkei]

There is a major shakeup in the executive management team at Sony Group that will take effect at the beginning of the next fiscal year, which, as is true for most Japanese companies, starts on April 1, 2025. These are big changes to important roles, including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and President.

But the change that most Sony employees are buzzing about is the person that was named as its new CFO.

See more on the new Sony CFO and why this appointment is so epic

[Read more…] about Making History: Sony Names Lin Tao as CFO, The First Woman to Ever Hold the Position

Filed Under: Feature, Financial, Management, Manufacturers, News, People

Walt Zerbe Leaves CEDIA to Join Perlisten Audio as Director of Global Business

March 4, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

Walt Zerbe, Perlisten Director of Global Business

In an announcement seen on LinkedIn, Perlisten Audio announced that it has appointed Walt Zerbe as its new Director of Global Business. Prior to joining Perlisten, Zerbe was with the CEDIA trade association as its Senior Director of Technology and Standards.

Learn more about Walt Zerbe and Perlisten Audio

[Read more…] about Walt Zerbe Leaves CEDIA to Join Perlisten Audio as Director of Global Business

Filed Under: News, People Tagged With: CEDIA, Perlisten Audio, Walt Zerbe

Another Top Executive Leaves Sonos

February 25, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

Sonos Chief Commercial Officer Deirdre Findlay

On Monday, Sonos, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONO), in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealed that Deirdre Findlay, Sonos Chief Commercial Officer, had resigned from her position with the company on February 19, 2025. This is yet another top executive, in this case, a top marketing position, to leave the company.

See more on this additional top executive departure from Sonos

[Read more…] about Another Top Executive Leaves Sonos

Filed Under: Feature, Management, Manufacturers, News, People Tagged With: Deirdre Findlay, Sonos

ListenUp President Appointed to the Colorado State Electrical Board

February 20, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

ListenUp President Benjamin Larkin

Hey Colorado integrators, you’ve got a guy on the inside now! Benjamin Larkin, President of renowned Denver AV retail and custom integration company ListenUp, has been appointed to the Colorado State Electrical Board. Appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Larkin brings an integrator’s perspective into a government regulatory body.

Read more on Larkin’s appointment to the Colorado State Electrical Board

[Read more…] about ListenUp President Appointed to the Colorado State Electrical Board

Filed Under: Gov't/Politics, Integrators, News, People Tagged With: ListenUp, regulations

Sonance Names Tyler Kungl as VP of Luxury Residential Sales

February 12, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

Tyler Kungl, New Sonance VP of Luxury Residential Sales

Sonance announced on Wednesday that it has named Tyler Kungl as Vice President of Luxury Residential Sales. Another in a series of recent hires, Sonance looks to be on the move, strategically increasing market presence and dealer support for various markets, both domestic and international.

Learn more on this Sonance appointment of Tyler Kungl

[Read more…] about Sonance Names Tyler Kungl as VP of Luxury Residential Sales

Filed Under: Management, Manufacturers, News, People, Sales Tagged With: Jason Sloan, Sonance

Highly Esteemed PR Executive Peter Hoagland Dies

February 3, 2025 by Ted 2 Comments

Peter Hoagland at a past show
[Photo: Courtesy of Secrets of Home Theater & HiFi]

I’m sorry to report that highly esteemed marketing and PR executive Peter Hoagland has died. The cause of his death was Glioblastoma (cancer of the brain), an illness he fought since his retirement four years ago. Hoagland’s 40+ year career in consumer electronics – where he helped an almost uncountable number of brands achieve greater success – has resulted in his influence reaching far and wide throughout our industry. Many industry folks know Peter and know him well, as evidenced by the many tributes to him popping up all over social media.

Learn more about the life of Peter Hoagland

[Read more…] about Highly Esteemed PR Executive Peter Hoagland Dies

Filed Under: News, People Tagged With: obituary, Peter Hoagland

Director Robert Chapek Resigns from the Masimo Board of Directors

January 31, 2025 by Ted 1 Comment

Robert Chapek, current Masimo director who has resigned

On Friday, Masimo Corporation (Nasdaq: MASI) notified the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that current director Robert Chapek has tendered his resignation from the Masimo Board of Directors. According to the SEC filing, his resignation is effective as of the date of the 2025 annual meeting, an event that has yet to be scheduled.

Learn more about the resignation of Masimo Director Bob Chapek

[Read more…] about Director Robert Chapek Resigns from the Masimo Board of Directors

Filed Under: News, People Tagged With: board of directors, Joe Kiani, Robert Chapek

Daisy Adds New Franchise in Ocala, Fl with a Familiar Owner

January 29, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

The Daisy Ocala, FL team including franchisee Bert Herrero
Bert Herrero (Ocala franchisee), Sean Williams, Jose Zapata (Daisy Ocala) & Suzanne Keoghan (Daisy corporate partnerships & marketing) [Click to enlarge]

Daisy, the new national brand that is both acquiring and franchising custom integration businesses, announced today that it celebrated the Grand Opening of its newest franchise location in Ocala, Florida on January 25th. This new location, owned and operated by Bert Herrero, joins the ever-expanding Daisy universe.

But wait! That name…Bert Herrero…sounds familiar. Isn’t he already a part of the Daisy organization?

Read on to learn the interesting twist in this story

[Read more…] about Daisy Adds New Franchise in Ocala, Fl with a Familiar Owner

Filed Under: Dealers, Feature, Industry Trends, Integrators, News, People Tagged With: Bert Herrero, Daisy, franchise, Hagan Kappler

Masimo Appoints Catherine ‘Katie’ Syzman as CEO & Board Member

January 22, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

Masimo Corporation’s (Nasdaq: MASI) Board of Directors announced late Tuesday afternoon that it has appointed Catherine “Katie” Syzman as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a director on the newly expanded board. Current Interim CEO Michelle Brennan will transition to a new role as Chairman of the Masimo Board. Finally, Lead Independent Director Quentin Koffey has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Board.

This announcement sets key pieces of the reconstituted management team in place, holding promise of a new era at the medical products company. All of the above changes take effect on February 12, 2025.

See More on the New CEO at Masimo

[Read more…] about Masimo Appoints Catherine ‘Katie’ Syzman as CEO & Board Member

Filed Under: Feature, People Tagged With: Katie Szyman, Masimo, Michelle Brennan, Quentin Koffey, Sound United

AVPro Global Selects Loel Wheeler for Murideo VP of Sales

January 14, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

Loel Wheeler new head of Murideo for AVPro Global

AVPro Global Holdings LLC, a company holding a diversified portfolio of top custom integration brands, such as AudioControl Pro, Murideo, Bullet Train, and more announced on Monday that it has selected Loel Wheeler to be its Vice President of Sales for Murideo – the company’s testing and measurement tools division.

Learn more about Loel Wheeler as VP of Sales at Murideo

[Read more…] about AVPro Global Selects Loel Wheeler for Murideo VP of Sales

Filed Under: Management, Manufacturers, News, People, Sales Tagged With: AVPro Global, Murideo

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 25
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Search

Sign-Up for Our FREE Newsletter

loader

Latest Posts

T-Day+1: Tariffs…And So It Begins…

**NEW Update 7/11/25** - See Updated Tariff Programs from Around the … [Read More...] about T-Day+1: Tariffs…And So It Begins…

Latest Financial Results for Samsung and LG Show Impact of Trade Troubles

Two major South Korean tech behemoths, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, … [Read More...] about Latest Financial Results for Samsung and LG Show Impact of Trade Troubles

  • T-Day+1: Tariffs…And So It Begins…
  • Tariffs: New Business Survey Shows Companies are Already Feeling the Pain
  • Harman Luxury Audio Group Names Progressive Custom Integration as Rep for 7 Territories
  • Happy Independence Day!

Categories

Sponsors

Crestron Register for Expo
AudioControl Single Zone Amps
Sonance James Small Aperture
Savant
Oasys Residential Technology Group

Tag Cloud

acquisition Amazon Apple AudioControl B&W Bowers & Wilkins CEDIA CEDIA Expo CES Control4 Core Brands COVID-19 Crestron D&M Holdings Denon Emerald Expositions Foxconn Gibson Brands Gibson Guitar Google headphones Henry Juszkiewicz Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. housing starts Integra Joe Kiani LG Masimo Nortek OLED Onkyo Panasonic patent infringement Pioneer Samsung Savant Sharp smart home SnapAV Snap One Sonos Sony Sound United SpeakerCraft Toshiba

Footer

Got News?

HEY PR & Marketing Pros: Have NEWS for Strata-gee readers?

Send it to: HotNews@strata-gee.com

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Sponsor Strata-gee

Strata-gee Ads

Archives

Translate

Ted Green Bio

A former dealer, manufacturer, distributor & more. Focusing on business strategy, my goal is to help you make better decisions for greater success.

Follow Ted Green

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Copyright © 2025 Strata-gee.com · The Stratecon Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved · Log in