ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2017--
Today, Knowles
Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global supplier of
advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and specialty component
solutions, announced that it has appointed Helmut Vogler as its senior
vice president of global sales.
In this new executive role reporting direct to the president and CEO,
Vogler will be responsible for creating and executing Knowles’ advanced
global sales strategy for all audio businesses including MEMS
(micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones, Hearing Health, and
Intelligent Audio.
“For 2017 and beyond, growth will be our focus as we execute in our core
markets, while also capturing strategic design wins that integrate a
complete audio solution – including acoustics, software and signal
processing,” said Jeffrey Niew, president and CEO of Knowles
Corporation. “Helmut has demonstrated great success with systems-level
solutions, and I am confident that he will effectively drive this
strategy forward for Knowles.”
Vogler brings significant leadership experience with semiconductor
companies. He has held executive roles in sales, marketing and general
management with Siemens, Infineon and Intel. Vogler served on the
executive team for Infineon’s wireless solutions business that was later
acquired by Intel in 2011. Post-acquisition, he assumed the role of vice
president of sales and marketing for Intel Mobile Communications, and
successfully established and cultivated key relationships with top-tier
mobile customers.
“This is an exciting time to join Knowles, as the company continues to
develop technology that improves voice and audio quality in mobile, ear
and IoT markets,” said Helmut Volger, senior vice president of global
sales, Knowles Corporation. “As we build upon Knowles’ rich history, the
company will remain committed to delivering strong execution with core
MEMS and acoustic customers, but we will also refine our strategic
approach to secure new design wins with our emerging audio solutions.”
About Knowles Corporation
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global supplier of
advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and specialty component
solutions, serving the mobile consumer electronics, communications,
medical, military, aerospace, and industrial markets. Knowles uses its
leading position in MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones
and strong capabilities in audio processing technologies to optimize
audio systems and improve the user experience in smartphones, tablets,
and wearables. Knowles is also the leader in acoustics components used
in hearing aids and has a strong position in high-end oscillators
(timing devices) and capacitors. Knowles’ focus on the customer,
combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques,
rigorous testing and global scale, enables it to deliver innovative
solutions that optimize the user experience. Founded in 1946 and
headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has employees in 15 countries
around the world. For more information, visit knowles.com.
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