New Promotions Unveiled At DPA Microphones

DPA Microphones has announced three company promotions.

Christopher Spahr has been promoted to VP of Sales and Marketing, USA; James Capparelle has been appointed to Marketing Manager, USA; and Gabriel Antonini has been promoted to National Sales Support/Business Development Manager.

As VP of Sales and Marketing, USA, Spahr will be responsible for managing the dealer network in the East, as well as increasing overall sales. He will also oversee sales across the U.S. and coordinate the Eastern, Western and Southern regions in terms of sales growth, promotional activities and dealer outreach. Spahr will supervise the company's two new business development managers in the field, plus a new sales coordinator based out of Longmont, Colorado.

In his new role, Capparelle will be responsible for overseeing DPA's marketing initiatives in the U.S., including print, online advertising, trade shows and events. He will report to Spahr and work together to increase DPA's brand awareness via dealer advertising and events. He will also act as a rep and liaison to U.S.-based DPA users, and expand the company's press and public presence.

Appointed to National Sales Support/Business Development Manager, Antonini will be responsible for technical sales support for DPA microphone technology and its applications for the professional music, broadcast, theatre and audiovisual markets. He will be in charge of implementing DPA's technology into existing and emerging sound markets, such as 3D immersive sound environments, conference rooms, film location shoots and high-quality recording environments. He will also head development of new partnerships with potential clients by demonstrating comparison product reviews, and will work with potential clients on budget strategies and application performance.

In addition to the above promotions, DPA Microphones has also announced a new addition to its team – Eric Stahlhammer, business development/national sales support. Stahlhammer will be responsible of support for the sales team with dealer trainings, assisting at trade shows, finding new dealer opportunities and coordinating the information with the regional sales manager. He will also assist Antonini with higher level training, events and presentations; and will be involved with technical product support, including on-site, phone and web conferencing.

Commenting on the news, Niels Jørgen Øhrgaard, EVP of Sales, DPA Microphones, said: "We are delighted to announce these three well-deserved promotions. DPA has enjoyed tremendous growth and success over the past few years and it is no coincidence that Christopher, James and Gabriel have all been a part of it. Their pride and passion in our products are the driving force behind everything DPA does. We look forward to their continued contributions and hard work as DPA continues to build upon its reputation as the industry's best. We are happy to welcome Stahlhammer to the team as well. DPA prides itself on its staff's dedication to making the company shine, and we have no doubt that Stahlhammer will get the job done."

Image: Chris Spahr.

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(JP)