UK audio technology distributor Audiologic has announced the internal appointment of Matt Nettlefold to take over from Ben Spurgeon as Head of Technical, as well as the addition of former Biamp and B&W audio engineer, Berk Yucemoz.
Since joining Audiologic more than three years ago and a successful period within the Sales & Business Development team, Nettlefold will take the helm of the company’s technical function from Ben Spurgeon, who is moving on to launch his own venture – an online platform for A/V professionals.
Spurgeon has been at the forefront of Audiologic’s technical prowess since joining in 2017, spearheading the company’s reputation as a technically-led distributor, building out the application support team and training function from a one person endeavour to what is now a team of seven.
With the appointment of Nettlefold as his successor, Spurgeon is confident that he is handing a team at its peak and into capable hands, with not only proven experience of Audiologic but also from over two decades prior experience in audio, including technical and product management roles.
‘It’s definitely an emotional moment stepping away from Audiologic after such an amazing eight years,’ Spurgeon says. ‘Looking back to where we started, I can leave being genuinely proud of what we’ve built from a technical offering and am all the more at peace knowing that Matt will be taking the helm. I’m incredibly excited for both my future and for Audiologic’s, and know full well that Matt will continue to move us forwards. I have to give immense thanks to Andy and the entire Audiologic team, it’s been nothing short of life changing.’
Nettlefold will transition into the new role over the coming months, working with Spurgeon to get up to speed and ensure the handover is smooth, while his role in the sales team will be back-filled.
‘Ben’s imminent departure leaves big shoes to fill, such is the importance of the technical team to everything we do here at Audiologic; it’s at the heart of our customer value and very much our unique advantage,’ says Managing Director, Andy Lewis. ‘We’re extraordinarily fortunate that the answer was already in the room – Matt is the perfect person to step into those shoes and take the next stride forward. I’d like to thank Ben for everything he has given to Audiologic and wish him well in his new endeavour – he’ll always be an Audiologician at heart.’
Meanwhile, the business has brought in additional capacity and technical know-how in the shape of Berk Yucemoz who joins in the role of Applications eEgineer, reporting under Anna Shahin, Application Support Manager. The Brighton-based audio engineer has previously worked at Bowers & Wilkins and more recently at Biamp, and brings new capability to the already well-appointed technical team at Audiologic.
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