Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. announces Kathy Thornton-Bias as new President

Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. announces Kathy Thornton-Bias as new President

DEERFIELD, Ill., March 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of premium, high quality audio and video products, announces that Kathy Thornton-Bias will join Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. as President of North America on March 17, 2014. Thortnon-Bias brings over 25 years of retail experience, including an impressive career with Saks Fifth Avenue and most recently 10 years as President of Retail for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

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"With Kathy Thorton-Bias joining the Bang & Olufsen America team, we are confident that we can take the next important steps in the American market - which has experienced a healthy development during the past few years," states Tue Mantoni, Bang & Olufsen CEO.

"I am eager to join the Bang & Olufsen team, as the company raises the bar in innovation and design, and possesses a strong brand legacy and worldly reputation for providing incredible customer experiences and state-of-the-art products," states Thornton-Bias. "It will be an exciting year for the North American market, as we will be introducing some new ground-breaking products that I am confident will resonate with our dedicated brand followers."

Former President of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., Zean Nielsen, will be joining Tesla Motors.

Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. is responsible for the retail, sales and marketing support of 53 showrooms in Canada, United States and Mexico. Originating from Denmark, Bang & Olufsen was founded in 1925 and offers state-of-the-art audio and video products for music lovers, tech gurus and style seekers alike. Its award winning product range includes televisions with razor-sharp picture quality, music systems with magical user elements and high-performance loudspeakers with a second-to-none sound experience. Additionally, B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen - the new sister brand - presents a collection of portable sound systems and TV's aimed at the digital generation.

Additionally, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. will also be opening its first, newly redesigned, retail concept store in New York City on April 16, 2014. Members of the media and interested customers will be able to meet Ms. Thorton Bias at a grand opening reception. For further event details please contact mcy@bang-olufsen.dk

Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.

Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.
For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com.

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CONTACT: Monica Gartner, Public Relations Manager, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., Phone: 847 590 4920, Cell: 847 347 0709, mcy@bang-olufsen.dk


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