Jabra Hires New North American General Manager As Company Continues To Solidify Its Stance In The Consumer Lifestyle And Music Product Categories

NASHUA, N.H., April 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra, a Denmark-based world leader in wireless communications and audio solutions, today announced the hire of a new North American General Manager in a move to strengthen product development, marketing and business-to-business initiatives to encourage growth in the North American region, particularly in the music product category. 

Richard Sargente recently joined Jabra and brings more than twenty years of high-level sales experience in the consumer electronics industry to the company. For more than two decades, he has successfully led sales programs for top consumer electronics companies, such as Panasonic, Phillips, and Sharp Electronics. Most recently, Sargente served as the VP of North American sales for Skullcandy for nearly four years.

Sargente brings invaluable insight into the consumer lifestyle market, benefiting efforts as the company continues to expand its line of music headphones and speakers, as well as mono Bluetooth headsets for communications.

In his short time at Jabra, Sargente has expanded the company's North American sales force, adding three key hires that will help manage and strengthen relationships with both national accounts and carriers. Steve Hall, Director of National Accounts, has been appointed to grow relationships with national retailers, bringing extensive experience in the accessories market following nearly five years at Riot Outfitters. Keith Torrico and John McMurray both join Jabra from Skullcandy and will manage channel accounts in their new positions.  

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About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 900 people worldwide and in 2012 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,355 million. Jabra is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of communications and audio solutions. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality.                 

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