DTS Promotes Brian Towne to Executive VP and
COO
July 8, 2010
Source: Digital Cinema Ltd., DTS
DTS announces the promotion of Brian
Towne to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
In his new role, Towne will focus on further strengthening
the company’s organization and team capabilities by refining
its strategy and go-to-market execution. He will also be engaging
with key strategic partners and stakeholders inside and outside
the company.
“Under Brian’s leadership over the past seven years,
we have enjoyed tremendous growth, adapted to significant
change and evolution in our business, and realized significant
success,” says Jon Kirchner, Chairman and CEO of DTS,
Inc. “This promotion recognizes Brian’s important
leadership contribution and his tireless efforts toward realizing
these outcomes.”
Towne, who previously held the position of Executive Vice
President and General Manager at DTS, will continue to oversee
all licensing, marketing and product management efforts on
a day-to-day basis at DTS.
“Since I began at DTS, I have witnessed first-hand this
company’s commitment to bringing its customers best-in-class
audio technology,” says Towne. “DTS has evolved
so much in the last few years, entering new markets and expanding
our presence in the digital technology landscape. I am honored
to take on this new role and plan to help the company as we
continue our rapid growth.”
Towne first came to DTS in 2003 as the company’s Senior
Vice-President, Consumer / Pro Audio Division and soon after
moved into his role as Senior Vice President and General Manager,
Consumer Division before taking on his position as Executive
Vice President and General Manager in 2009. Prior to his time
at DTS,
Towne has served as Director of Product Management at Kenwood
USA Corporation and has also held various research and development
and marketing positions at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
and served as an Electronics Specialist in the United States
Marine Corps.
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