KIDDERMINSTER, U.K. – Music Group announced organizational changes at Midas and Klark Teknik following the departure of former MD John Oakley at the beginning of June. Ian Riley, who joined Midas and Klark Teknik from Harman earlier this year, has been named VP Operations and R&D, while Jonathan Chitty is VP Customer Support, a new division which handles day-to-day commercial and financial matters.
On the manufacturing side, the Music Group has invested $10 million in a dedicated manufacturing facility for the Midas and Klark Teknik brands, with another $10 million in new SMT and optical inspection systems.
Another focal point for Midas and Klark Teknik is the expanding R&D center in Manchester. Alex Cooper remains as an R&D consultant to Midas and Klark Teknik to oversee ongoing and future products.
"I am sad to see John leave the company after all he has done for Midas and Klark Teknik," said Uli Behringer, CEO of the MUSIC Group. "We wish him all the best for the future. With the strong team we have in place now, Midas and Klark Teknik is already seeing a strong increase in revenue streams and the volume of products shipped, such as the new Venice F, which is in full mass production."
In addition to its ongoing recruitment of R&D engineers, Midas and KT are seeking product managers and industrial designers to carry the brands forward. Several new product launches are planned for later this year.
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