WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Blue Microphones has hired industry veteran John Maier as chief executive officer. Maier makes the move after nearly seven years as CEO of TC Group Americas, working with such brands as Tannoy, TC Electronic, Lab.gruppen, TC-Helicon, Dynaudio Acoustics and Linn Electronics. Maier will lead Blue Microphone as it aims for continued growth after the company’s acquisition last year by private equity firm Transom Capital Group. In addition to Blue’s pro audio product line, Maier will oversee the company’s growing consumer electronics product lines and entry into new markets.
“While recent efforts to strengthen our infrastructure and accelerate product development have really grown the business over the past year, we think we’re just scratching the surface,” said Russ Roenick, director at Transom Capital Group. “Now is the perfect time for someone with John’s experience and know-how to capitalize on the work we’ve done and lead our growth going forward.”
In addition to his time with TC Group Americas, Maier has spent time in the retail side of the industry as the pro audio buyer for Guitar Center in Michigan and has held director positions at Alesis Electronics and Sound Marketing. Maier holds a business management degree from California Lutheran University where he graduated with honors.
“It’s been exciting to watch Blue’s growth and innovation over the years,” said Maier. “I’m looking forward to the challenge of leading the company through this next phase of growth.”
Maier will be based in Blue Microphone’s Westlake Village, California headquarters.
For more information, visit www.bluemic.com.
