Russound has made another key staff addition by announcing that Andrew Werdean has been appointed to the position of Key Account Sales Director for Western US and Canada. Werdean brings with him an extensive background in audio, custom installation, and business consulting, and previously held leadership roles at Dynaudio, Remote Technologies, Inc. (RTI), and Jamo-Klipsch. Mr. Werdean will use his knowledge of the industry and the Russound line to support the company’s leading dealers and distributors in the western region. He reports directly to the company’s CEO, Charlie Porritt.
“Andrew Werdean is one of the most knowledgeable sales professionals in audio,” says Porritt. “Between his positions helping to drive two of the biggest names in the business, and his proven track record as a highly motivated business professional, our key accounts are going to enjoy an even greater level of support from a company that always treats its customers as its number one priority.”
Werdean’s experience in consumer electronics and custom audio includes a four-year stint at Dynaudio Group, Americas Region, where he served as President/CEO from 2017-2020, following a year as Vice President of Sales. Earlier in his career, he held key sales positions at both RTI (1996 – 2016) and at Jamo-Klipsch, USA Region, gaining tremendous knowledge of the industry and its products and building trusted relationships with colleagues and business partners along the way.
“Russound is a storied brand with a long history in audio and custom installation, and the impressive new product roadmap in development there now offers intriguing opportunities with real advantages in both residential and commercial projects,” said Werdean. “It’s a very exciting time for Russound and I’m thrilled to be a part of the team.”
For further information about Russound, visit: https://russound.com.
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