Allen & Heath USA has announced the appointment of industry veteran Tom Der as its new director of market development, where he is directing product segment managers and providing guidance for company-wide product training programs, on-site training, and commissioning.
Der has previously worked with mixing console manufacturers in serving as global sales director for the Neotek Corporation as well as the past 27 years as national sales and brand manager for Soundcraft USA. He’s a graduate of Memphis State University (Commercial Music with Emphasis in Recording Engineering) and in his formative years worked in Nashville as an assistant engineer on major label records that include REM’s ‘Document’ and Lyle Lovett’s first album. During this time he was also active in Nashville’s underground rock scene as a recording and front of house engineer.
“Many of us have known Tom for years and he is a consummate professional with amazing industry connections, deep product and market knowledge, and a great track record of developing compelling professional audio products,” says American Music & Sound vice president, Pro Audio Division, Rob Impala. “We know Tom will be a key part of our continued growth with the Allen & Heath brand and welcome him to the team.”
“I’m super stoked to be part of Allen and Heath’s future,” adds Der. “It’s a great brand that has been hitting on all cylinders yet still has a ton of room for growth. They share my passion for great mixing consoles and it’s an honor to join the brand and the US team. I look forward to helping increase the brand’s footprint in the states and being involved in the development of even more amazing A&H products in the future!”
