James Drummie: CUK Group

CUK Group has appointed James Drummie as Technical & Training Manager, strengthening support for residential A/V dealers across the UK and Ireland.

James Drummie Drummie brings more than 25 years’ experience in the A/V industry, having worked across retail and distribution in sales, sales management and product management roles. Throughout his career, he has worked with dealers on home cinema design, product selection, customer demonstrations, technical support and training.

A recognised figure within the residential A/V sector, Drummie has previously presented at industry events including Cedia and EI Live!, taught the Cedia Home Cinema Design course and was formerly a certified THX calibrator.

In his new role, he will support CUK’s residential business through technical support, dealer training, system design assistance, product demonstrations and content creation. He will also work closely with manufacturers on product launches, training programmes and customer projects.

‘James combines deep technical expertise with extensive dealer-facing experience,’ says CUK Group CEO, Stuart Thomson. ‘His background in home cinema, training and technical support will strengthen the value we provide to residential A/V dealers, and we are pleased to welcome him to the team.’

‘I’ve always enjoyed helping dealers get the best results from the products and technologies they work with,’ Drummie says. ‘I’m looking forward to supporting customers, developing training programmes and contributing to the continued growth of CUK’s residential business.’

More: www.cuk-group.com

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