Sennheiser UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Curtis as Director of Sales.

Curtis started in the industry selling audio/video components and accessories for Bandridge before joining Hayden Labs in 1990 to successfully grow sales and distribution of Denon Hi-Fi. For a short period this also included Sennheiser, prior to the change of distribution to Sennheiser UK.

In 1995 Simon set-up the Denon Pro Leisure Division as Sales & Marketing Manager, in response to Denon's growing interests in the Contract Installation and DJ sectors. In addition to building strong distribution in the DJ market, Curtis was heavily involved in product specification for pro products. In 1999 he was also instrumental in amalgamating Denon Pro Audio/Broadcast with Pro Leisure to form the consolidated entity of Denon Pro, which he managed until 2003.

In late 2003 Curtis was promoted to General Manager of the newly formed D&M Pro Europe and successfully integrated the diverse business units of Denon and Marantz professional across Europe.



(Left to Right) Paul Whiting, Managing Director of Sennheiser UK, with Simon Curtis

Commenting on his appointment with Sennheiser UK, Curtis said; "With D&M Pro Europe now a success, with sales up by 40% and profits climbing too and the back office structures are synergising along the lines of D&M Europe, my job is done and I was looking for further challenges. Sennheiser is a very strong brand across seven different markets. There is huge potential to drive business forward by focusing the sales organisation and establishing Sennheiser as the 'Best In Class' performer across all these market sectors. The opportunities are clear, achievable and must be delivered swiftly."

Paul Whiting MD of Sennheiser commented; "Simon's experience of integrating different markets and operations is a strength we want to bring our diverse operation. We are looking forward to working with him and welcome the additional experience he brings to Sennheiser UK"

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