On the Move

RIO TINTO, Portugal — NEXT-proaudio, based here, named Studio Brasil as its exclusive distributor for Brazil.  Studio Brasil is a growing pro audio distributor based in Sao Paulo. Pictured here are, from left, António Correia, general manager of NEXT-proaudio and Manoel Rodrigues, president/CEO of Studio Brasil.

COSTA MESA, CA – QSC Audio Products announces that Brad Zell has joined its marketing team as Online Marketing Manager. In his new role, Zell will be responsible for leading the company’s digital marketing efforts including social media management, digital content creation, campaign management, and artist relations. “I am elated to have Brad Zell join our Marketing Communications team,” says Ray van Straten, QSC Senior Director, Marketing Communications and Training & Education. “As we continue to grow as a global brand, the ability to create and deploy compelling and effective online campaigns will be crucial to our success. Brad’s vast experience and knowledge on the QSC team present us with new and exciting possibilities for the future.”

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Riedel Communications named Franck Berger sales manager responsible for France and the French-speaking regions of North Africa. He is based in Paris.

BAIE D’URFE, Quebec, Canada – Community Professional named Erikson Commercial, a division of JAM Industries, as its distributor for Canada. Pictured here at center are Loren Robinson, Community Professional’s regional manager for Western US and Canada, shaking hands with Christian Bouchard, VP, Erikson Group. Along with audio products, Erikson Commercial, a 40-year-old enterprise, distributes lighting, video, system control and automation products along with music equipment to Canadian markets.

SEOUL, KOREA – MI Corp, which signed on as a distributor for API products earlier this year, was recently named API’s Korea representative.

TORONTO — Andreas Hilmer, 40, has joined German audio console specialist Lawo AG as director of marketing & communications. In his new role, he will direct all marketing and communications strategies for the Lawo group of companies. Prior to joining Lawo, Hilmer was head of Riedel Communications’ Marketing & Communications department for nine years.

OXFORD, U.K. — Solid State Logic named industry veteran Jay Easley vice president of Live Consoles in the Americas. Easley, most recently with Midas/Klark Teknik, will work closely with the company’s U.S. operation, SSL Inc., to assist with the studio console company’s push into North and South America’s live music marketplace.

MERIDIAN, MS — Peavey Electronics announced a new distribution partnership with Australian Music Group (AMG). AMG will distribute Peavey MI and Pro Audio products to Australia and New Zealand through its wholesale business, Australian Musical Imports/Music Link Australia.

ANDOVER, MA –– As part of a concerted effort to grow and optimize their sales team, Fishman has recruited Ron Kronewitter as Key Accounts Manager. In his new position, Kronewitter will be responsible for handling major retail accounts including Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and Sam Ash, as well as a number of other important independent dealers.