Shure president and CEO announces retirement
Published: WORLD
WORLD: Sandy Lamantia, president and CEO of Shure Incorporated, has announced his intention to retire on July 1st, 2016. The retirement will form the basis of a planned succession, with both he and the company’s chairman, Rose L Shure, appointing Christine (Chris) Schyvinck to assume the leadership role. Ms Schyvinck is currently executive vice president of global operations, marketing, and sales and chief operating officer. To assist the transition, Ms Schyvinck will take the title of president on January 1st, 2016 – a role she will occupy until July.
Mr LaMantia joined Shure in November 1995, first as vice president of engineering. He became the company’s president and CEO in May of 1996. He is described by Shure as having ‘contributed significantly to the company’s strategic growth, solidifying its global leadership’.
‘My time at Shure has been not only a privilege, but a dream come true – combining my truest passions: music and engineering,’ commented Mr LaMantia. ‘Today, Shure enjoys outstanding growth, and now with a solid transition in place, the timing is right for me to step aside and spend more time with my family. Having someone with Chris’ skills – experience and natural leadership – ready to take the reins, has made my decision all the easier.’
Ms Schyvinck joined Shure in 1989 and led the operations division before taking charge of global marketing and sales in 2006. She described her new appointment as ‘an honour. Over the years, Sandy and I have worked closely to drive the vision for the company’s growth, and I’m confident that we’ve already built a strong foundation that will see us far into the future. I’m delighted that Sandy will be here for the next nine months, helping me transition into this new role. I’m humbled to step into this new role, excited by the challenge, and thankful to the Shure board of directors for its support.’
‘Sandy and I selected Chris as a possible successor almost 15 years ago,’ added Mrs Shure. ‘It is very rewarding to see our long-range plan for her come to fruition.’