Key Things to Know
- M&W Pro Audio named Phil Bunch its Chief Executive Officer.
- The company was founded by industry veterans Greg Mackie and Peter Watts.
- Bunch joined June 18, 2026, at Mackie’s request.
- He started just before the company’s debut at InfoComm in Las Vegas.
- M&W introduced two products at the show: the D24 and D32 digital mixers.
- Bunch spent eight years as vice president of global operations at Tectonic Audio Labs.
- He also served as longtime president of Phase Group and held senior roles at Eastech and Esoteric Audio.
Who Is Leading M&W Pro Audio?
Phil Bunch is now the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of M&W Pro Audio. He brings experience in professional audio manufacturing, operations, executive leadership and global supply chain management to the Seattle-based company. Bunch stepped into the role June 18, 2026, at the request of co-founder Greg Mackie.
What Is M&W Pro Audio?
M&W Pro Audio is a new company founded by industry veterans Greg Mackie and Peter Watts. The company made its worldwide debut at InfoComm 2026 trade show in Las Vegas. There it introduced its first two products, the D24 and D32 digital mixers.
When Did Bunch Join the Company?
Bunch joined M&W Pro Audio on June 18, 2026, just before the InfoComm launch. Mackie asked him to take the lead as the founders prepared to introduce the brand and its first products. The timing placed Bunch at the company for its first public appearance.
What Is Bunch’s Background?
Bunch spent eight years as vice president of global operations at Tectonic Audio Labs before joining M&W Pro Audio. He previously served as longtime President of Phase Group, where he oversaw QA and engineering services, automation, supply chain management and procurement. He also held senior leadership roles at Eastech and Esoteric Audio, directing engineering, product development, manufacturing, quality, procurement and global supply chain teams across Asia and North America.
Why Did Bunch Join M&W Pro Audio?
Bunch says the chance to build a company with Mackie and the existing team drew him to the role. “When Greg reached out and asked me to take the lead at M&W Pro Audio, it was an opportunity I simply couldn’t pass up. Building a company alongside Greg Mackie, Peter Watts, Jay Schlabs and the outstanding team already in place is both professionally exciting and personally rewarding,” he says. “There is genuine innovation behind what M&W Pro Audio has created, and I believe we’re introducing a new way of thinking about digital mixing. I’m honored by Greg’s confidence in me to lead a literal dream-team, and I look forward to helping build M&W into one of the industry’s great brands.”
Why Did Mackie Choose Bunch?
Mackie says he wanted a trusted, hands-on leader so he and Watts could focus on products. “I’ve known Phil professionally for many years, and I’ve always respected both his leadership style and his ability to get things done. As we prepared for our launch, I knew we needed someone I could trust to lead the business while Peter and I remained focused on developing great products and shaping the future of the company,” he says. “Phil has a unique combination of engineering knowledge, manufacturing experience, supply chain expertise and executive leadership that is difficult to find. I wanted a hands-on leader for our team, and I have complete confidence in him leading M&W Pro Audio as we begin this next chapter.”
