L-Acoustics has named Tony Szabo as Head of Application, Touring. Working directly with Director of Applications, Touring Florent Bernard, Szabo witll ‘deploy the application strategy for the touring market and manage the touring applications team’. As part of the senior leadership team, he will contribute to the success and strength of the global network of L-Acoustics partners, and will support major projects around the globe.
Szabo’s career spans 25 years, from monitor technician to FOH Engineer, Show Controller, Crew Chief and Senior FOH Systems Engineer, in which roles he has worked with the world’s top artists and festivals. Most recently, he served as Senior Systems Engineer at L-Acoustics UK partner Adlib Audio Solutions, designing systems for tours and festivals as well as mentoring the systems engineer team and leading technology acquisition decisions. He has lived and worked in Australia, Canada and the UK, touring with artists such as David Bowie, Bryan Adams and Kylie Minogue, and large-scale events including the Sydney Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
‘Tony’s extensive experience in key posts in the industry brings a unique and fresh perspective to lead our market development strategy,’ says Bernard. ‘His combination of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and business acumen will be a great asset for L-Acoustics. Counting Tony in this newly created position will allow us to continue to affirm and expand our leadership in the touring market, while supporting our partners to do the same.’
‘I’ve worked extensively with all of the top pro audio technologies and I’m proud to join what I consider to be the leading pro audio brand,’ Szabo adds. ‘It’s exciting to represent the L-Acoustics in the touring market, ensuring the continued strength of the brand through the excellence of our internal team and our global network of partners.’
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