SALT LAKE CITY — JBL Professional named Richard Ruse, an audio industry veteran, as senior director of global sales. He reports to JBL Professional VP/GM Mark Ureda. Ruse has served JBL as director of marketing, Portable PA and, prior to that, as director of sales, Western Region. Prior to JBL, Ruse held management positions with companies including Alesis, Line 6, KRK and SWR, and also owned a sales and marketing consultancy.
In his new position, Ruse is responsible for sales planning and management, collaborating with the Harman Pro regional sales offices worldwide and interfacing with key accounts, domestic representatives and international distributors.
“Richard has demonstrated leadership, wisdom and tenacity in his pursuit of excellence,” said Ureda. “I have no doubt in Richard’s ability and commitment to helping us build the greatest JBL Professional ever,” said Ureda.
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