Daniel J SaitCEDIA has announced that it has accepted the resignation of Global President/CEO Vin Bruno, effective immediately.
CEDIA’s statement said Vin has resigned in order to focus on new opportunities in the residential and commercial technology industries, building upon his distinguished career and service to CEDIA, Crestron and VCOM International Multimedia Corporation.
“On behalf of the Board, the CEDIA team and the global CEDIA community, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Vin for his service and guidance during his tenure as CEO. Under Vin’s leadership, we have completed the goal of global alignment for the organisation and sold ownership of the CEDIA show to focus on the most important needs of our members,” said Dennis Erskine, CEDIA Chairman.
CEDIA explained that over the next two weeks, its board will meet to create a strategy and timeline for appointing a new Global President/CEO. Until then, Tabatha O’Connor, CEDIA’s current COO, will take over Vin’s duties as Acting President/CEO.
Dennis added: “I am confident that working with Tabatha O’Connor, CEDIA staff and the CEDIA Board, we will continue to focus on our members first, by delivering quality education, training and certification, advocating for improvements in workforce development, building consumer awareness, and increasing industry outreach that will grow business for CEDIA members.
Tabatha stated: “CEDIA is now in a much stronger position than it was 18 months ago. We are grateful for Vin’s many contributions in his time with us and we wish him the very best for the future. Now, we are looking forward to a new phase of success for our global community.”
Vin joined CEDIA in September 2015 from his role as Marketing Director for Crestron Electronics. Prior to this time, he was Vice President for VCOM International Multimedia Corporation, a distributor of professional AV and digital equipment.
The move will come as a surprise to many as Vin appeared to be relishing his role leading a major overhaul of the organisation which has so far gone down very well with most members. More news on Vin’s next role when we get it.