Renkus-Heinz names Rik Kirby as VP
Published: ASIA
WORLD: Renkus-Heinz has appointed Rik Kirby as its new vice president of sales and marketing, moving him from his previous role as vice president of operations.
Mr Kirby has worked for the loudspeaker manufacturer for five years, having previously occupied the position of national sales manager, though he has also enjoyed a long career within the pro audio industry including stints at Turbosound and BSS Audio and before that several years as a live sound engineer. In his new position he will be responsible for the direction and coordination of all sales and marketing activities, as well as overseeing product management, and supporting the company's application engineering department.
The appointment has been met with enthusiasm by Harro Heinz, Renkus-Heinz founder and president, who declared: ‘Rik is truly the ideal candidate to lead the company's sales and marketing efforts. He brings many years of experience and dedication to the position, and we are confident that under his leadership the company will continue to grow and prosper.’
Mr Kirby added his own thoughts, describing himself as ‘very pleased to accept this new position. Renkus-Heinz has always been at the forefront of loudspeaker technology, and I'm looking forward to being more actively involved in our products. I firmly believe in the quality of our products, and welcome the opportunity to stand behind them in an even greater capacity.’
No successor for the post of vice president of operations has yet been announced, though the manufacturer has reportedly begun ‘an immediate search’.