The McIntosh Group, parent company of the iconic McIntosh brand and some of the other most, announced the appointment of Jérôme Mathieu as Chief Product Development Officer (CPDO) for Personal Audio.

Mathieu has an extensive and highly successful background in strategic product and software development in new technology and consumer electronics. Prior to joining McIntosh Group, Mathieu spent over 10 years at Parrott and was instrumental in the development of some of their leading products. He has managed large global teams and is a highly respected business leader. “Jérôme is an outstanding individual and a top-rated engineer who brings a total of 15+ years of audio industry experience and product development to our Group,” said McIntosh Group CEO Charlie Randall. “With his leadership and management skills, along with a specific knowledge of sales and marketing, we are confident he will make invaluable contributions to our Group.”

In this position, Mathieu will work closely with the engineering, sales and marketing teams of the McIntosh Group family of brands to identify, develop and introduce new high-end personal audio products.