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Director of Marketing and Business Development
Media Contact: Robert Clyne
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Tel: (615) 662-1616
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
XANTECH WELCOMES MARK CERASUOLO AS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 — Xantech Corporation, a leading provider of whole-house entertainment and automation systems, announces the appointment of Mark Cerasuolo as Director of Marketing and Business Development. The announcement was made by Graham Hallett, Xantech President, and further underscores Xantech’s ongoing commitment for continued growth in all market segments. In his new position, Cerasuolo’s responsibilities will include developing a unified, long-term strategy to increase overall brand visibility and market penetration, as well as seeking out new business opportunities in the residential, commercial and building markets.
Cerasuolo’s 20+ years of experience in the consumer electronics industry include director-level roles in marketing, technology and product management, business development and training. He was recently recognized as one of the “50 Most Vital Industry Influencers” by a well-known consumer electronics publication.
Cerasuolo comes to Xantech having served as Director of Home Entertainment Systems Marketing for Leviton Manufacturing, a well-known privately held electrical manufacturing company. While at Leviton, Cerasuolo played a key role in launching that company’s highly-successful residential structured cabling business and later developed and launched Leviton’s line of installed audio products and systems including the Leviton/JBL program. Prior to joining Leviton in 1997, he held senior marketing positions at Carver Corporation, Bose Corporation, and JBL, and he also provided independent marketing services to other well-known consumer electronics corporations. Additionally, Cerasuolo has been active in industry associations including EIA/CEMA and the CEA.
“Mark has a world of experience throughout all areas of the marketplace, including a detailed knowledge of the electronics and construction industries,” stated Graham Hallett. “Mark also has key insight into the inner workings of national retail organizations and new technology. He will be a tremendous asset to the Xantech family and to our business partnerships.”
While at JBL, Cerasuolo conceived, developed and launched the Residential Sound Business Unit, which provides built-in music systems to the new home construction industry. As Marketing Services Director for JBL International, he provided international marketing support for Consumer, Automotive and Professional Products, and he worked on high-profile branded OEM relationships with Ford Motor Company, SAAB and others. As Corporate Advertising/Publications Manager for Bose Corporation, he was a key contributor to new technology business ventures including Residential Sound, Noise Canceling Electronics (aviation headsets) and various OEM projects. He also has gathered extensive experience in consumer electronics retail management, prior to his corporate associations.
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About Xantech Commercial
A leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years, Xantech first pioneered and patented the idea of remote control extension systems in 1983. Over 2,000,000 of these systems have now been installed worldwide. Because of Xantech’s innovation and reputation, they have become the first choice of thousands of installers worldwide. Xantech’s program of continuous product development and improvement has resulted in a number of industry firsts, including the first in-wall infrared receiver module, the first peephole infrared receiver module, the first infrared sender amplifier and the first learning in-wall IR based keypad.Xantech Commercial expands upon this foundation to bring new opportunities to the commercial field, providing scalable, user-friendly, and cost-effective audio/video control and distribution solutions. Xantech’s experience and expertise developed over the past 20 years has given them a unique insight into the challenges of multi-room control and distribution systems, as well as the needs of the professional installer and end-user.
For additional information about Xantech and its innovative products, please visit www.xantechcommercial.com.
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