SIGNALS
David Scheirman Takes Over as AES President
DAVID SCHEIRMAN
David Scheirman has begun his new role as president of the Audio Engineering Society.
Scheirman has served three terms on the AES board of governors, along with numerous
roles and chair positions at AES conventions and within the AES committee system. Currently,
he holds the position of director of global concert and rental business at Bose Professional.
“I’m honoured to have been elected president of the AES by our membership,” says
Scheirman, “and the timing takes place as our society moves forward with so many promis-
ing initiatives, like our collaborative events and our membership growth activities in China
and elsewhere across the globe. Equally promising is our ongoing investment in the future
through service to our growing student membership and, as evidenced by our creation
of the new Diversity and Inclusion committee, in proactively promoting opportunity both
within the AES and the audio industry at large.”
For more information, go to www.aes.org.
Derek Black Joins HHB Canada as Broadcast & Systems
Sales Manager
HHB Canada has appointed Derek Black to the new role of broadcast and systems sales manager. In his
new position, Black will service HHB’s broadcast and systems clients and dealers in conjunction with Sales
Manager Norman Verrall. Together, they will be responsible for managing the company’s independent
broadcast and systems sales reps.
Black brings over 25 years of pro audio experience to the role, including positions at TC Group Ameri-
cas, Power Group, and QSC.
“I’ve known Dave [Dysart, HHB Canada president] and the HHB crew over many years as a dealer, dis-
tributor, and friend, and shared experiences at various industry events over the years,” says Black. “I’m truly
excited to become part of an organization that is so well liked and respected in the field. With strong, sol-
id ownership and the combined experiences in different market verticals that the team brings, I wanted
to be a part of writing a very exciting new chapter in the scope of business for HHB.”
For more information, contact HHB Canada: 416-867-9000, FAX 416-867-1080, [email protected],
www.hhbcanada.com.
HHB CANADA’S DEREK BLACK
Marc Bertrand Joins Adamson as Managing
Director of Americas
Adamson Systems Engineering has appointed audio industry veteran Marc
Bertrand to the role of managing director for Adamson Americas. In his new role,
Bertrand will lead sales growth and network expansion in both the touring and
installation markets in North and South America.
“The Adamson brand has delivered exceptionally strong growth in all as-
pects over recent years. Adamson has always been synonymous with premium
quality sound and is already a leading brand in countries like France and the
Netherlands. My mandate, in concert with the complete Americas team, is to
build on this performance and create the same benchmark sales and brand
presence throughout the Americas,” says Bertrand. “I’m also very excited to be
ADAMSON’S MARC BERTRAND able to draw on the support of this dynamic and entrepreneurial management
team at headquarters as well as the experience of our European and Asian teams.”
Bertrand spent a decade with Tannoy North America, eventually serving as managing director for five years, before becoming CEO
of TC Group Americas.
Prior to accepting his new position, Bertrand had already advised Adamson in a consultancy role and contributed to the company’s year-
over-year growth as part of CETEC Group, the manufacturer’s representative firm for the Canadian market.
For more information, contact Adamson Systems Engineering: 905-982-0520, [email protected], www.adamsonsystems.com.
… Martin Audio has released a series of free webinars that will kick-start a new monthly education program for its product
ranges and software platforms. These live sessions will initially be conducted by members of its product support group and even-
tually introduce guest speakers featuring end users who will share their experiences, insights, and expertise. For more information, go to
www.martin-audio.com/training.
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