HARMAN International Appoints Christian Sobottka as President and CEO to Succeed Michael Mauser
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
HARMAN
StamfordManufacturingSoftwareMobileConsumer ElectronicsAudioElectronicsDescription
HARMAN International announced the appointment of Christian Sobottka as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, succeeding Michael Mauser. The transition will be effective from March 31.
Quick answer
HARMAN International Appoints Christian Sobottka as President and CEO to Succeed Michael Mauser (March 4, 2025). HARMAN is based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
- Who is the new Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN?
- HARMAN named Christian Sobottka Chief Executive Officer, announced March 4, 2025.
- What did HARMAN announce on March 4, 2025?
- HARMAN International announced the appointment of Christian Sobottka as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, succeeding Michael Mauser. The transition will be effective from March 31.
- What does HARMAN do?
- HARMAN designs and manufactures consumer and professional audio products, automotive electronics and audio systems -- but we also do so much more.
- Where is HARMAN based?
- HARMAN is based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- Masimo Corporation (January 21, 2025), Ramsey Electronics (April 11, 2025), Booster (March 10, 2025) and CEVA (January 29, 2025) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of HARMAN.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Other recent leadership changes in Mobile and Consumer Electronics
Executive moves at companies in the same sectors within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
- Katie Szyman Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Masimo (January 21, 2025)
- Ramsey Electronics Appoints CJ McBride as Chief Revenue Officer and Paul Anderson as Chief Operating Officer (April 11, 2025)
- Di Papadopoulos Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Booster (March 10, 2025)
- Ceva Appoints Amir Faintuch as Independent Director and Member of Strategic Committee (January 29, 2025)
- Sony Corp Appoints Hiroki Totoki as Chief Executive Officer (January 29, 2025)
- AdAction Promotes Max Shill to Chief Operating Officer (COO) (March 4, 2025)
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