French audio manufacturer Nexo has announced the appointment of Jean Mullor as CEO of the company. Mullor was previously employed at Yamaha Music Europe. Current CEO, Yoshi Tsugawa, is returning to Yamaha Corporation in Japan to become general manager for band and orchestra products in the MI and Audio Sales and Marketing Group.
Mullor trained as a lawyer and his career began with Mobil. His passion for music however steered him towards Yamaha. Most recently, he was responsible for the domestic distribution of musical instruments and commercial audio products as general manager of Yamaha’s French subsidiary. Throughout this time he has also acquired HR, logistics, finance, and sales and marketing experience.
Regarding the appointment, Mullor said: “This is a remarkable opportunity to join a company that has a 30-year record of technical achievement and an industry-leading reputation. With its flagship technology making inroads at the very top of the international market, and a slate of new products scheduled for release, these are exciting times for Nexo, and I’m looking forward to being part of its talented team.â€