Chris Doss has joined US pro audio manufacturer Audix as VP of Sales & Marketing to oversee the sales and marketing department with direct responsibility for the development and implementation of sales, branding, messaging and market/product development for domestic and international markets.
‘While Cliff [Castle, Audix, co-founder and VP of Sales] steps out to finally enjoy the retirement milestone, Chris embarks upon his journey with Audix during an exciting period of innovation and growth,’ says the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Cindy Bigeh.
A 25-year veteran of the music industry, Doss brings experience in sales, marketing, operations and business/product development to the post. Prior to joining the company, he served as Managing Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival. During his tenure, the organisation received the 2014 Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award and was recognized as the premier jazz festival in the world in the 2013 and 2014 Jazz Times readers’ polls.
Doss was also the founding marketing executive of the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas, consulted on North American entertainment relations and marketing outreach for Gibson Brands, led regional marketing and publicity for Live Nation in the Pacific Northwest, directed business development and marketing for the Seattle Center in Seattle, and managed promotion and marketing at Ticketmaster.
‘Innovation and excellence are present in all of the company’s activities,’ Doss says. ‘It is this spirit that has led to an array of award-winning products exceeding industry expectations.’
‘We are extremely pleased to welcome Chris at a time when Audix is poised for significant growth in both the pro audio and installed sound markets,’ Castle adds. ‘He brings the perfect skill set needed to propel Audix to the next level and beyond.”
Doss says.is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business Executive Leadership Program. He completed studies at Stanford University Nonprofit Management Institute and holds a BA from the University of North Texas.
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