DTS has promoted Brian Towne to the position of Executive VP and CEO.

Towne, who previously held the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager, will now focus on strengthening the company’s organisation and team capabilities by refining its strategy and go-to-market execution. He will also be engaging with key strategic partners and stakeholders inside and outside the company. He will continue to oversee all licensing, marketing and product management efforts on a day-to-day basis at DTS.

‘Since I began at DTS, I have witnessed first-hand this company’s commitment to bringing its customers best-in-class audio technology,” he says. “DTS has evolved so much in the last few years, entering new markets and expanding our presence in the digital technology landscape. I am honored to take on this new role and plan to help the company as we continue our rapid growth.’

Towne joined in 2003 as Senior Vice-President, Consumer/Pro Audio Division and soon after moved into his role as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Division before taking on his position as Executive Vice President and General Manager in 2009. Prior to his time at DTS, he served as Director of Product Management at Kenwood USA Corporation and has also held various research and development and marketing positions at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. and served as an Electronics Specialist in the United States Marine Corps.