Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has announced the appointment of pro audio veteran John Maier as the CEO of the newly independent Bose Professional.
“John is an experienced and successful pro audio industry executive and it’s great to have him join the team at Bose Professional,” says Russ Roenick, managing partner at Transom Capital. “We have known John for over 10 years and watched him grow Blue Microphones from a small professional microphone company to a global professional and consumer electronics brand. He also helped us transform Loud Audio from a collection of unconnected brands to the now-thriving Mackie.”
Maier spent the past several years as an operating partner for Transom, overseeing businesses such as Mackie, and prior to that, he was the CEO of Blue Microphones. He also served as CEO of TC Group Americas and held several leadership positions in the audio industry, including with Alesis, Guitar Center and Sound Marketing. He earned both Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration degrees from California Lutheran University and has served as board member or advisor to many for profit and non-profits during his career.
“I am thrilled to be joining the team at the new Bose Professional,” Maier says. “I’ve been a user, salesman and overall admirer of the business and products since early in my career, and I see a great future ahead. I’m in the ideal position of knowing the brand and market well, while still bringing an outsider’s perspective to the business. I look forward to helping Bose Professional and Transom achieve all their goals.”
