Harman Professional has placed Bryan Bradley (GM of its Loudspeaker Strategic Business Unit) in command of its professional microphone and headphone operations. The appointment will be accompanied by that of a general manager reporting to Bradley in Northridge, California.
Housing design, prototyping and testing centers for Harman’s professional, consumer and automotive divisions, Harman’s Northridge campus reckons to be among the audio industry’s most advanced R&D facilities. ‘Investing in proven success is the foundation for long-term growth,’ says Harman Professional President Blake Augsburger. ‘As an organisation, we’re continually learning from our decisions, we’re acting decisively on positive information and we’re placing more resources and responsibilities with those leaders who drive success.’
‘The AKG brand has a 67-year legacy of delivering award winning professional headphones and microphones,’ says Bradley ‘We’re committed to increase our investment in this brand to grow its awareness and market share across the globe. Microphones with loudspeakers is a natural fit. I look forward to working with the team in Vienna and our growing team here in Northridge to help customers around the globe experience and appreciate the Harman pedigree, quality and customer commitment.’
