Karl Kussmaul: Lawo (US)

Lawo has appointed Karl Kussmaul as Product Support Manager, to coordinate the company’s service force in North America and provide assistance to Lawo customers and installations through his technical knowledge and experience.

Operating fromNew York, Kussmaul brings pro audio and video experience from many years in product management and support roles with Sony. ‘Lawo’s consistent focus on quality, performance and engineering of its products, combined with dedication to creating and delivering complete solutions for customers were key factors in my decision to join Lawo,’ he says.

‘Karl’s broad knowledge of the industry, his customer support experience and product expertise will further strengthen our Lawo support service to the benefit of our broadcast customers in the US,’ says CEO Philipp Lawo. ‘His practical, hands-on experience with Lawo products in the field adds tremendous depth and perspective to our organisation.’

More: www.lawo.com

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