On the Move

MERIDIAN, MS  – Peavey Electronics announces it will utilize two new distributors for the European market. Barnes & Mullins will be the new United Kingdom and Ireland distributor, and IMS will distribute the Peavey, Trace Elliot and Budda lines in France. The agreement was confirmed at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., where Barnes & Mullins’ joint Managing Directors Brian Cleary and Bruce Perrin stood alongside IMS owner Jacky Boissel for a photo call with Hartley Peavey, Peavey Electronics’ greatly respected founder, and Peavey C.O.O., Courtland Gray.

POTTERS BAR, U.K. — Harman Professional named David McKinney, pictured here, VP and GM of the company’s Mixer Business Unit. He will lead the global operations of Harman’s Soundcraft and Studer brands. Filling McKinney’s previous position of senior director and general manager of China Operations for Harman Professional will be Frank Xiao, who brings more than 15 years experience in the professional AV industry to his new role.

ESCONDIDO, CA – VUE Audiotechnik named Ilona Utriainen Adamson, pictured here, marketing manager. The company as promoted Jeff Taylor, pictured below, as VP Americas. Prior to his promotion, Taylor served the company as U.S. sales manager.

CHESTER, PA – Community Professional Loudspeakers named Steve Young director, North American Sales. Young comes to Community from Music Group, where he served as manager of Business Development for brands including Midas, Klark-Teknik and Eurocom, has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and management. Prior to Music Group, Young was vice president of sales and marketing at Mitek (Atlas Sound).

NÜRTINGEN, Germany – German loudspeaker manufacturer Fohhn Audio AG recently added Gauthier Dalle to the company’s international sales and distribution team. As head of international business development, Dalle is tasked with strengthening and developing Fohhn’s international relationships.