Q-SYS, a division of QSC, EMEA GmbH, is proud to announce Chant Utukian‘s appointment as Managing Director, MEA.
Utukian joined the company in 2021, and his dedication, strong work ethic, and leadership have significantly contributed to our growth and success in the MEA region. He has played a pivotal role in establishing the brand in the UAE and building a robust regional team.
“Chant’s strategic approach to managing distribution and business development has significantly increased sales revenue and expanded our market share in MEA,” says Markus Winkler, Executive Vice President, EMEA & APAC, Q-SYS. “I look forward to seeing the region continuing to grow under Chant’s leadership.”
“This is an exciting time for Q-SYS as we transition to a hybrid business model in the GCC,” says Utukian. “I look forward to solidifying the Q-SYS brand in the region and further developing our team.”
The company also announced Joanna Hui‘s appointment as Senior Director of Business Operations, HR & Administration, and Managing Director of Hong Kong.
Hui joined the company in 2022 and has been essential in driving continuous improvement in the business operations. Hui’s active participation in establishing the first APAC Experience Centre in Singapore was instrumental in expanding Q-SYS’s reach in the APAC region.
“Joanna’s 15 years of experience in streamlining operations will be critical as we head into the next stage of growth for Q-SYS in the region,” says Duncan Savage, Vice President and General Manager of APAC. “I look forward to seeing our teams grow and flourish under her strong leadership and working with her to leverage technology to enhance our customer experience in the region.”
“This is an exciting time for Q-SYS as we look to improve our operational efficiency in order to facilitate further growth,” says Hui. “I look forward to guiding the team to foster a collaborative, innovative environment and enhancing operational processes to elevate efficiency and productivity.”
The most recent announcement is Paul Lee‘s appointment as Director of SE Asia and Managing Director of Singapore.
Lee joined the company in 2020 as the only employee in Singapore. Under his guidance, the Q-SYS Southeast Asia operations have grown drastically, and his efforts in establishing the Singapore Experience Centre have set an industry benchmark for end-user engagement and innovation in the region.
“Paul has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, and his multi-functional and cross-regional experience provides him with a unique leadership perspective, which he will take into his new role,” says Duncan. “Paul’s leadership and deep understanding of the AV industry have been instrumental in our growth so far, and I look forward to working with him to leverage his experience across different cultures and further grow our operations in this market.”
“Key to what we’ve achieved so far in Southeast Asia is our drive to elevate end-user experiences and expectations from the AV industry as a whole,” says Lee. “I look forward to driving innovation in the region and providing more opportunities for Q-SYS partners to showcase the future of AV.”
