Line 6 announced that Marcus Ryle has assumed the role of president of the company, effective April 1. His appointment completes some planned organizational changes following the purchase last year by Yamaha, coordinated and led by president & CEO Paul Foeckler.
“I have been privileged to lead Line 6, especially through the most important transition period in its history, all while keeping innovation alive and at the core of the company,” states Foeckler. “I’m especially proud of the company’s launch of AMPLIFi that revolutionized the amplifier market, as well as our first collaboration with Yamaha – the Variax Standard.
“We have continued to build on a great brand, and Line 6 is extremely well positioned for the future now as a part of Yamaha,” he continues. “I’m confident that Marcus will lead the organization to even greater heights.”
Ryle, a co-founder of Line 6, has most recently been working as chief strategy officer, and has been instrumental for over 30 years in the development and launch of some of the company’s most innovative products.
“I’m delighted to take on the responsibility of president for Line 6, now as a part of Yamaha. I want to thank Paul for his leadership and strategic vision as President & CEO,” Ryle says. “As a founder I feel very passionately about Line 6 and its history of innovation for musicians. These are exciting times, and I look forward to working with our dedicated team of employees to take the company to new levels of innovation and growth.”