Q-SYS, the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based division of QSC LLC, has welcomed Tom Spearman as vice president, business development. In this new role, Spearman will thus focus on building business development capabilities across targeted end customer verticals in key markets. He will also work with teams around the globe to ensure a seamless go-to-market strategy for end customers.
Per a statement, Spearman has served the AV industry for several decades. Most recently, he was executive vice president of sales at Diversified. Here, he steered strategic end customer sales initiatives and go-to-market strategies while driving significant revenue. Prior to that, Spearman served as a regional sales director at both, Technical Innovation (TI) and Whitlock. He also co-founded Avyve, a company acquired by AVI Systems.
Taking Q-SYS Forward
“Over the years Q-SYS has [remained] committed to its key markets and building strength through the channel, which has given us incredible momentum in the market and helped to position us as an innovative technology leader,” says Anna Csontos, EVP, chief of staff and chief market officer, QSC.
She adds, “As we move forward, it is evident that we need to increase our focus on end customers. We are thrilled to have Tom join our team to help continue the momentum and deliver on the company’s strategic vision of closer engagement and understanding of our end customers. We look forward to seeing this part of our business develop and thrive under Tom’s guidance and leadership.”
“Q-SYS has become a disruptor in the industry. And there is no doubt that the Q-SYS portfolio resonates with the next-generation AV/IT buyer,” says Spearman.
He then continues, “It’s a pleasure to join this thriving team that has laid a strong foundation for us to build upon as we work to foster customer loyalty and growth with the channel as well as the end user community. Business development is my passion. And I look forward to interacting with customers, educating them on what’s possible with the Q-SYS Platform and Ecosystem; and continuing to nurture and promote the Q-SYS brand with IT audiences.”
