Rick Naqvi: SSL

Solid State Logic has named Rick Naqvi as Senior VP of Sales.

Based in his home town of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in his new post, Naqvi is responsible for the sales of all SSL hardware products in the United States and Mexico, including recording, broadcast, live, and audio creation products (ACP).

Naqvi most recently served as Vice President of Sales for PreSonus Audio Electronics, having he joined the company in 1995 as one of the first full-time employees.

More: www.solidstatelogic.com

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