Nugen Audio has promoted Charles Blessing and Sophie Guest to the roles of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), respectively. The appointments come as company co-founder Dr Paul Tapper steps back from his position as CEO to focus on his new immersive gaming brand, Fruity Systems. Tapper will continue to serve as a director and as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Nugen Audio. Additionally, Guest joins Blessing and Tapper on the company’s Board of Directors. Blessing’s CTO role is to be be filled by Senior Software Engineer, Patxi Monedero.
Blessing, previously served as Chief Technology Officer, having joined the company as a Software Engineer in 2013. Previously, he held several programmer and engineer positions with Team17 Software.
‘I value quality over quantity and at Nugen Audio we invest in our people to ensure that we can deliver just that,’ he says. ‘We’re here to serve our customers by developing and delivering the products they require to run successful and effective businesses themselves. Additionally, I am part of an already successful team and I know that it’s always important to invest in those around you to ensure that the customer gets the best experience.’
Guest joins Tapper and Blessing on the Board of Directors having joined Nugen Audio in 2018 as Creative Marketing Manager and most recently served as Marketing Director. She is a graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, and holds a degree in Hospitality and Events Management. She held various sales, marketing and promotions positions before coming to Nugen Audio.
‘I am not averse to adventure and experimenting with marketing strategies,’ she says. ‘I have a passion for getting to the “why” of everything, and I aim to drive Nugen forward, while also inspiring and learning from others – and making people smile along the way.’
‘I co-founded Nugen Audio in 2004 with the goal of changing the world of audio,’ says Tapper. ‘I am excited to move into my new role with Nugen, and to continue to serve the company as a director. I know that Nugen is in capable hands, and that Charles will work tirelessly as CEO to continue to evolve our creative and technological advancements. I also applaud Sophie for her devotion to Nugen, and I am certain she will develop new and exciting ways to present our solutions to the industry.’
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