Nick Owen joins Harmans signal processing business unit
Published: ASIA
WORLD: Harman Professional has announced the appointment of Nick Owen as senior director for worldwide sales of its signal processing business unit. Mr Owen will be responsible for global brand strategies throughout the company’s regional sales offices, and will concentrate on driving sales for Harman’s dbx, Lexicon, BSS and DigiTech brands.
Based in Harman’s Utah facility, Mr Owen now reports to the VP and GM of the company’s signal processing and amplifier business units, Rob Urry.
Mr Owen joined Harman almost a decade ago as the Crown director of sales for Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAME), but most recently held the position of VP of sales for the AKG, Soundcraft and Studer brands in North America. Prior to joining Harman, Mr Owen was the commercial MD for Soundscape Digital Technology, a company he co-founded which manufactures hard disc recording and editing systems and related I/O products.
‘Harman’s aggressive growth strategy worldwide, especially in emerging markets, is built on a qualified sales network that can meet the unique needs and challenges of our clients in their respective countries,’ commented Mr Urry. ‘Nick’s deep understanding of the markets we serve and strong established relationships with dealers and customers makes him the perfect fit for this role.’
‘I’m excited to lead the worldwide sales team during a period of strong growth for Harman,’ said Mr Owen. ‘We will continue to provide our customers with the most innovative products, combined with the highest level of support and service to meet the specific challenges they face in their specific markets.’