UK - Following the purchase of Academy of Sound by Sound Control at the end of 2004, Gareth Hunt, the former managing director of Academy of Sound, has now completed his time with Sound Control helping to integrate the two businesses, and will now begin working with a number of companies, in a variety of roles, both in and outside of the music industry.

Carlsbro Electronics is one of the companies within the music industry that has engaged the Hunt's services. Working together with Carlsbro MD Andrew Bishop and the Carlsbro team, he will help to build on the existing momentum and continue to move Carlsbro forward globally, say the company.

At the same time, Carlsbro has announced the appointment of Tony Whitworth to the Carlsbro team as the Northern Area sales manager commencing. Whitworth is based in Manchester and has many years' experience as a sales specialist at Sound Control, Academy of Sound in Manchester, Music Exchange in both Manchester and Stockport and also as a gigging musician. He brings with him excellent product knowledge and vast experience dealing with both customers and suppliers within the industry, say Carlsbro.

(Lee Baldock)


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