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GerrAudio Distribution Announces Restructuring of Ownership
Bob Snelgrove , founder and president of Gerr-Audio Distribution , has announced the addition of Geoff Maurice and Peter Snelgrove to the company ’ s board of directors . Both Maurice and Peter have taken equity positions in the company , and will continue in their existing roles alongside Bob to manage GerrAudio ’ s daily operations and long-term strategic planning .
Maurice has been appointed VP and director of sales , and Peter Snelgrove has been appointed VP and director of operations . Bob Snelgrove continues to be actively involved as the company ’ s president and CEO .
L-R : GEOFF MAURICE , BOB SNELGROVE & PETER SNELGROVE
“ This is a momentous occasion , not just for GerrAudio but for me personally as well ,” says Bob Snelgrove , who founded GerrAudio 42 years ago . “ These two gentlemen have both greatly contributed to the company ’ s growth and success . Over the past three years they have taken on increased operational management of our day-to-day affairs and internal processes . This new partnership further cements their place in GerrAudio and strengthens our ability to serve our suppliers and customers as we continue to expand and grow .”
Maurice started at GerrAudio in 2008 , first working as a technical support advisor and in 2010 he was promoted to sales manager for Ontario . In 2017 , Maurice was promoted again to head of sales for the company , where he continues to manage each regional sales team and revenue-generating opportunity .
Before joining his father ’ s business in 2016 , Peter Snelgrove spent five years working in media sales for Toronto ’ s News Marketing Canada . Snelgrove began at GerrAudio as technical support advisor , and in 2018 was promoted and joined the company ’ s Ontario sales team . Since then , Snelgrove has been charged with overseeing GerrAudio ’ s marketing , human resources , and finance departments .
For more information , contact GerrAudio Distribution : 613-342-6999 , sales @ gerr . com , www . gerr . com .
Audio-Technica Canada Appoints Kenji Yamabe as New GM
KENJI YAMABE
Following Audio-Technica Canada ’ s ( ATCA ) recent decision to take on distribution of its professional audio operation , the company has appointed a permanent general manager , Kenji Yamabe . This appointment also coincides with ATCA ’ s move to new , state-of the-art office facilities .
Yamabe comes from Audio-Technica Europe and takes over from Susanne Seidel , a business consultant who has been ATCA ’ s acting GM since June 2019 .
“ Although the circumstances created by COVID have not been ideal for anyone , I am proud of what we have accomplished as a team and delighted to be able to leave the company in such a robust position ,” says Seidel . “ We ’ ve had a strong business year . In conjunction with the gradual lifting of COVID restrictions , I am certain that the future is bright for the company , and I know that Kenji will do a great job in the next phase .”
Yamabe brings over 15 years ’ experience within businesses that operate on a global scale ; eight of which were spent working across various positions at Audio-Technica . The company says he has a track record of building strong working relationships between AT ’ s Japanese headquarters and its subsidiaries , evidenced by his work as business development liaison manager at Audio-Technica Europe .
For more information , visit www . audio-technica . com / en-ca .
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