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Gibson Seeks New CEO in Online Job Ad Gibson Guitar on July 31 posted an online job listing ad on Execthread.com, seeking a new CEO. “I will be here for a while, as CEO, and then I will be here for a while, for a couple of years, as an active advisor and mentor,” current CEO Henry Juszkiewicz recently told MusicRadar. “And we have a lot of young managers that are just dynamite inside the company, that are progressing and will progress into higher levels, so it’s all good.” The exact job posted is presented here:
Roland Helps to Provide Safe Drinking Water
Roland has partnered with Depeche Mode, Swiss watchmaker Hublot and non-profit organization charity: water in an effort that has raised $1.7 million to date to provide clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Coinciding with Depeche Mode’s Global Spirit tour, Roland, Depeche Mode, Hublot and charity: water offered 55 one-of-a-kind watches for sale, featuring exclusive Depeche Mode artwork: one unique watch for each of the band’s 55 singles. Each Hublot Big Bang Depeche Mode “The Singles” Limited Edition watch comes housed in a presentation road case containing a watch and a Roland JP-08 synthesizer module, a limited-edition module from Roland’s Boutique Series that pays homage to and recreates the sound of the legendary JUPITER-8 synthesizer used by Depeche Mode. At a recent Depeche Mode concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Depeche Mode and Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe presented charity: water CEO Scott Harrison a check for $1.7 million for the money raised to date during a pre-show ceremony before the band played a set to a packed house of enthralled fans who were on their feet from the first note. All proceeds from the sale of the watches will be used by charity: water to provide clean water to people in need around the world. “This collaboration demonstrates what commitment and creativity can do — not just in music, but when concerned people get together to help those less fortunate than us,” said Brian Alli, Roland’s vice president of global influencer relations. Depeche Mode is using Roland synthesizers and sound modules on their Global Spirit tour. Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore added, “It’s been amazing to be able to help so many people over the last two tours. We couldn’t be happier.” MUSIC & SOUND RETAILER
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) About the Role Locations: Greater Nashville Area (HQ) Functions: • CEO/President • General Management • Operations • Strategy Known Requirements: • Prior experience in a major consumer products company required • Prior experience in a recognized brand, including digital, social engagement & e-commerce required • Experience in acquiring & integrating complementary businesses preferred • Private equity experience including a successful “exit” preferred • Music industry experience preferred • Prior P&L experience with global premium brands preferred DIRECT REPORTS 9 TRAVEL % Less than 10% About the Company Top manufacturer/marketer of musical instruments accessories.
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