Sennheiser has announced changes within its Pro Audio Solutions Channel, with the forthcoming retirement of John Falcone, the company’s long-serving SVP, Global Sales – Pro Audio Solutions.
Mark Posgay will succeed Falcone in his role and has announced his leadership team, promoting Christophe van den Berghe to the position of VP of Sales & Marketing, EMEA – Pro Audio Solutions, and Simon Holley to the position ofVP of Sales & Marketing, Americas/ANZ – Pro Audio Solutions. Vince Tan has been appointed VP of Sales, APAC – Pro Audio Solutions to secure channel growth and drive further business development in the APAC region.
‘We are excited about the strong global sales team in place for the Pro Audio Solutions Channel,’ says Peter Claussen, COO of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG. ‘I am looking forward to seeing the team drive the business forward with excellence and customer orientation, and congratulate Mark Posgay on his promotion.’
Posgay, who has held his new role since 1 January, reports directly to Claussen. Mark has been with Sennheiser for five years, with a solid background of 20 years of sales and industry experience. He brings his own unique energy and drive to the leadership of Sennheiser’s Pro Audio Solutions Channel.
Posgay will continue to collaborate closely with Falcone until his retirement in October 2019 to ensure a smooth transition. In his more than two decades at Sennheiser, John Falcone’s career highlights have included serving as CEO of wholly owned Sennheiser subsidiary, Sennheiser Electronic Corporation, to heading up sales for the audio specialist’s Americas operations, to the senior role at Pro Audio Solutions.
‘We know that John’s retirement – like his career – will make as much of an impact across the industry as here at Sennheiser and for good reason,’ says Claussen. ‘John’s professional achievements and personal qualities have won him admiration both in our company and beyond. His continued contribution will be greatly appreciated over the coming months and we wish him all the very best for the future.’
A Sennheiser veteran of 19 years, van den Berghe brings a breadth of sales and marketing experience from previous roles at the audio specialist, along with a strong understanding of European markets. Holley has been with Sennheiser since 2014 as Director, Sales, Pro Audio Solutions for the UK and Ireland. With 18 years of sales management experience, he has strong leadership skills and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets. Tan began his career with Sennheiser in 1999 and progressed in various roles. He brings 20-plus years of sales experience, strong leadership and drive for success. Tan also reports directly to Posgay.
‘I am very pleased to announce these exciting changes to the Sennheiser Pro Audio Solutions Channel, which will help to get us even closer to our customers, through outstanding technology, service and support,’ says Posgay. ‘I would like to congratulate Christophe, Simon and Vince on their new roles and look forward to working together as a team to continue to exceed the expectations of our present and future customers.’
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