WILLICH, Germany – The Music Group named David Foote chief technology officer for the group's audio and music brands, which include Behringer, Bugera, Midas and Klark Teknik. Foote brings with him over 18 years of executive level IT and IS operational experience as an entrepreneur, CTO, and CEO.
Foote's background includes leadership roles at multiple technology startups. He has also served as an advisor to investors, developed enterprise software and led the implementation of enterprise systems. Foote also holds several patents. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular and Microbiology, with an emphasis in Neurobiology.
"I am looking forward to working with CEO Uli Behringer and The Music Group," Foote said. "It's an exciting time in the pro audio market place, as technology innovation, mobile computing and social networking are transforming the industry," he said, also citing "advances in enterprise software and cloud computing" and opportunities to improve computerized functions spanning from the back office to consumer.
"I have known David for many years, and he is one of the most capable and well-rounded individuals I have ever met," said Uli Behringer, chairman and CEO. "David has a keen ability to understand both the commercial and technological aspects of a business. Technology is most effective when it provides the efficiency required to free up time for human beings to focus on creativity."
Behringer added, "The Music Group has very aggressive goals in implementing state-of-the-art ERP/MRP systems that are linked to product life cycle and content management systems. This will allow us total visibility into every aspect of our business, and our end customers will have insight right down to the production floor where his/her product is manufactured. We are extremely excited about the implementation of our new Group Vision and David is the perfect man for the job."
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