Major Players in Pro AV Sector: Bose, PPDS, USSI, and Others Implement Significant Staff Changes
Pro AV Industry News: Q4 2023 Roundup
In the final quarter of 2023, the Pro AV industry witnessed a flurry of appointments, expansions, and strategic moves by key players. Here's a roundup of some notable developments:
Leadership Changes
- PPDS has appointed Robert Luther as the director of dvLED sales and support, bringing over 5 years of experience in dvLED. Luther most recently served as product manager for LED at Ross Video.
- Videosys Broadcast has appointed Ian O'Connor as general manager, bringing over 34 years of experience in the broadcast industry.
- Bose Professional has appointed Adam Castillo as VP of global marketing, with over 20 years of experience from Logitech, Avid, and Blue Microphones.
- DPA Microphones has appointed Adinaldo "Adi" Neves as director of business development, wireless, Marcos Nieves as area sales manager, D.C. Metro, and Geoff Baynard as business development manager, wireless.
- Lightware has appointed Mike Ellsworth as the new director of live event and entertainment technology at Lightware Americas.
- Grass Valley has appointed Alex Keighley as SVP of sales for North America, bringing a unique blend of industry knowledge and sales leadership from media and technology sectors.
Restructuring and Expansions
- PPDS has undergone a restructuring, promoting four long-standing team members to newly created head of sales positions and hiring three new sales managers.
- Bose Professional has opened ten new offices and Experience Centers in cities around the world this year, including Tokyo, London, and Shanghai.
- VuWall has expanded its presence in Atlanta, relocating VuWall USA to a larger and more modern office, featuring an innovative experience center, certification training courses, enhanced production capabilities, and a highly skilled technical support team.
- Riedel has invested in APEX Stabilizations, an Austrian manufacturer of camera stabilization solutions, with the aim of leveraging their respective strengths to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Industry-Wide Developments
While specific Q4 2023 announcements related to Pro AV industry-specific events are scarce in the provided search results, there are indications of ongoing expansion in the sector.
- Ricoh, which has activities touching digital and AV-related technologies, expanded its organizational IT and application services in FY2023-FY2024, including acquisitions and deployments related to Pure AV and other AV-related companies.
- GP Industries, active in audio technologies within the professional and consumer audio sectors, reported in its FY2025 annual report that it has expanded distribution and retail networks for the KEF brand globally, and expanded their portfolio of wireless music systems during FY2025.
These developments underscore the dynamic nature of the Pro AV industry, with companies continually evolving to meet the demands of an ever-changing market. As we move into the new year, it will be interesting to see how these changes impact the industry and shape its future.
- Q4 2023 witnessed a series of leadership changes within the Pro AV industry, with PPDS, Videosys Broadcast, Bose Professional, DPA Microphones, Lightware, and Grass Valley all appointing new executives with diverse experience in digital signage, products, and other technology-related fields.
- In terms of growth, companies such as PPDS, Bose Professional, and VuWall expanded their geographical footprint, opening new offices and establishing larger and more modern installations.
- Aside from physical expansions, industry players like Ricoh and GP Industries also made significant strides in digital signage and AV-related technologies, expanding their portfolios and distribution networks.
- With these investments, acquisitions, and strategic moves, the Pro AV industry remains poised for continued growth, necessitating the integration of innovative features and finance solutions to stay ahead in the market and cater to the evolving needs of businesses in the digital age.
