New vice president of worldwide sales for Blue Microphones
Published: ASIA
WORLD: Blue Microphones has named Michael Huckler as its Pro Division’s new vice president of worldwide sales. He is described by the US-based manufacturer as an ‘industry veteran’ who brings ‘over 20 years of music industry sales experience’ to the company.
Mr Huckler, more commonly known as ‘Hucky’, will be responsible for Blue Microphone’s US growth as well as its expansion into new global markets. He will also drive the market penetration of several new additions to the manufacturer’s range of microphones.
Now based at Blue’s headquarters in Westlake Village, California, he boasts more than two decades of experience in ‘international sales channels and distribution management, global sales forecasting and multinational strategies and execution’. He has previously worked with brands including Avid, M-Audio/Midiman and AT&T.
‘Hucky's accomplished history and understanding of the marketplace will allow him to have an immediate impact on the expansion of Blue's pro audio product lines into the global market,’ enthused John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. ‘As Blue expands our product offering and market share, Hucky will be an invaluable part of the Blue team.’
Mr Huckler added that he is ‘excited to be a part of Blue Microphones as we carry the powerful sales momentum throughout the States into the global market. By improving distribution and sales channel management, we can more efficiently provide retail availability to distributors and retailers worldwide.’