PRESS RELEASE: Buzz Goodwin Appointed President of FDW-Worldwide

January 2009 - FDW-Worldwide North American distributors of Violet Design, Sontronics, Nevaton microphones and worldwide distributors of Cable Up and Vu cables and accessories, announces the appointment of Buzz Goodwin to the newly created position of President of FDW-Worldwide. The announcement was made today by Jonathan and Susan Lipp, owners of FDW-Worldwide. In this position, Goodwin will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the business as well as managing worldwide sales and marketing strategies, artist relations and product development for all FDW-Worldwide brands.

Jonathan Lipp commented, "Goodwin's appointment is the next step in solidifying the worldwide growth of FDW-Worldwide. Buzz's strong sales and marketing skills, years of industry experience and team-oriented leadership style offers a strong foundation for the expansion of the FDW-Worldwide network of dealers and artists. We are very pleased to have him join us."

Goodwin has over 20 years of industry experience with the last eleven years in increasingly significant executive managerial roles with Harman Professional. Prior to that, he was Vice President at microphone giant Audio-Technica.

Please visit the FDW-Worldwide booth #7123 at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 15th through Sunday, January 18th.