Listen Technologies, provider of advanced wireless listening solutions, and Ampetronic, global provider of hearing loop systems, have promoted Kevin Jewkes to senior vice president of global revenue, and named Alan Kennedy as vice president of operations.
Per the statement, these appointments reflect Listen Technologies’ and Ampetronic’s continued growth, their investment in the future of the organization and commitment to providing flexible, scalable and easy-to-use assistive listening and inclusive audio solutions.
Ampetronic | Listen Technologies on Executive Leadership
According to the statement, Jewkes and Kennedy will report directly to Maile Keone, president and CEO of Ampetronic | Listen Technologies.
Keone remarks, “By strengthening our executive leadership team, we are building the foundation needed to scale globally, accelerate innovation, deepen customer and partner relationships, and advance our mission to make clear, accessible audio available to everyone.”
Kevin Jewkes as Senior Commercial Leader
Courtesy of Ampetronic | Listen Technologies
In his new role, Jewkes will be responsible for Ampetronic | Listen Technologies’ overall sales strategy, sales operations, team leadership and global go-to-market execution across North America and international markets. He will strengthen and grow channel and partnership programs and work with the chief marketing officer to align campaigns and brand investment with sales execution. Per the company, Jewkes will also collaborate with product management to ensure customer and market insights inform product strategy.
Jewkes joined Listen Technologies in 2013 and held sales roles with increasing leadership responsibility during his tenure, says the organization. Prior to this promotion, Jewkes worked as chief of staff, where he acted as a trusted advisor and proxy for Keone. He also led key initiatives, facilitated communication and ensured alignment along the executive team and across departments.
Of his promotion, Jewkes comments, “I’ve spent years working alongside this sales team in one capacity or another — at trade shows, with customers, behind the scenes on strategy — and I’ve had a front-row seat to what they’re capable of. Getting the chance to lead them means a great deal to me. I’m excited to see and help drive the continued growth of Ampetronic | Listen Technologies, this team and the incredible partners we work with.”
Alan Kennedy on Leading Global Operations
Courtesy of Ampetronic | Listen Technologies
As vice president of operations, Kennedy will take on responsibility for the strategy, performance and scalability of the organization’s operational engine. Per the statement, Kennedy will ensure that supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, quality, facilities and IT operate as a unified system to reliably deliver products, support growth and meet customer commitments.
According to the organization, Kennedy’s background and experience are well-suited to translating company and product strategy into operational architecture that will enable the organization to scale efficiently.
Before joining Ampetronic | Listen Technologies, Kennedy led strategy and business development initiatives in the real estate and energy sectors. He also served in the Army National Guard as a commissioned officer, where he held key leadership roles, including Company Commander and Battalion Executive Officer, retiring after a distinguished military career. In these roles, he delivered award winning results through strong leadership and disciplined operational execution, says the organization.
“I’m proud to join Ampetronic | Listen Technologies and help strengthen the operational backbone for a company whose mission is making sure people can hear in the moments that count,” adds Kennedy.
Expanded Executive Leadership to Support Growth of Ampetronic | Listen Technologies
Per the statement, Jewkes’ promotion and Kennedy’s appointment expand the Ampetronic | Listen Technologies executive leadership team and represent a milestone in the evolution of the organization as a global leader in assistive listening and inclusive audio solutions.
Ampetronic | Listen Technologies also reinforces its commitment to continue the expansion of its presence globally through channel partnerships and installation of its solutions in theaters, performing arts centers, houses of worship, transport centers, university settings and other venues.
