“This is a natural evolution that we have all been anticipating for some time now,” Sean says.

“We have worked very closely with Hagai and his executive team at Gefen to ensure a smooth and effective transition. Best of all, our new team is extremely excited about the opportunities to propel the Gefen business into the next generation of premium AV solutions.”

During his 25 year tenure with the company, Hagai became widely recognised for his first-to-market developments. These include being one of the first to implement connectivity solutions for the emerging DVI, HDMI and 3G-SDI formats as well as being among the first to bring reliable wireless high-definition video extension to market. He is also responsible for growing the company from a small, localised business into a multi-national signal management solutions company that was purchased by Nortek in 2006.

Today, Gefen encompasses several unique product lines including: the GefenTV line for professional quality home theatre accessories; the Gefen ToolBox line of portable, wall-mounted solutions for system integration; and the GefenPRO line that offers value-added features for demanding professional industries.

As president of Gefen, Burke will work closely with the executive management team to guarantee that Gefen remains on the leading edge of new technologies and their applications. He is being joined by Kevin E. Weiss, Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development. Weiss brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and growing small, mid-size and large enterprise technology businesses, with a proven record of executing transformative strategies for new business growth.

“I’m looking to leverage assets among all the Technology Solutions brands within Nortek in the best possible way to meet a new and exciting future in this highly competitive professional market,” Kevin says.

“This is a great time to move the Gefen brand and business forward with total confidence in exceeding our company goals.”