Shure announced that it has named Sam Sabet as its new chief technology officer, where he is leading the product development team. Replacing Avi Vaidya, who has retired from the role. Sabet joins Shure after serving as senior vice president of engineering and head of product development and delivery at Crestron Electronics.
“Sameh’s deep experience in product development – especially with software – blended with his leadership capabilities, makes him an excellent fit at Shure,” says Chris Schyvinck, president and CEO of Shure. He previously held roles that included leading HQ2 for Crestron in Texas, establishing an engineering center and managing global product development teams. He also previously served as director of network management systems at AT&T Submarine Systems, developing and deploying undersea fiber optic telecommunication systems.
Further, Sabet has also served as an adjunct professor for Monmouth University, Southern Methodist University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he continues to teach a number of graduate-level courses. He has Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees from the New Jersey Institute of Technology as well.
“Shure has a storied history and an exciting future, and that’s what is so inspiring about joining this team,” Sabet says. “It’s an organization that has always been known for its tremendous innovation, and I’m honored to be part of the group that is driving amazing new advances for customers in various industries all over the world.”
