Rob Speight appointed as Funktion-One technical marketing director

Funktion-One has appointed audio professional Rob Speight as technical marketing director following Michael Nicholson’s decision to step down from the role.

Speight brings more than 30 years of experience across audio in live, touring, production, education, broadcast and technical management. His previous roles include working for PA companies, FOH and monitor engineering as well as production and postproduction for broadcast. Speight also has also written for both magazines and for manufacturers, bringing over three decades worth of pro-audio journalistic experience.

Speight said he is looking forward to the opportunity to work for the company: “Funktion-One is one of those rare companies where the technology exists because of a deeply held belief about what sound should actually be. There is an extraordinary amount of knowledge, engineering and belief within this company, and I am excited to share this understanding with a wider audience of industry professional and end users.

“What attracted me to Funktion-One is how dynamic and flexible the company is. So much is happening and there is so much to talk about, which makes this an extremely exciting time. My job isn’t to change what Funktion-One is or make it sound like everybody else. It’s to understand what makes the company unique and help communicate that clearly, in a way people can connect with,” he added.

Within his new role, Speight will be tasked with encompassing technical communications, product positioning, content, education and wider brand strategy, working closely with the company’s engineering and leadership teams. There will also be an increased emphasis on education and technical knowledge around Funktion-One systems.

Tony Andrews, the company’s co-founder and owner, believes Speight’s experience will be beneficial to Funktion-One within his new role. “We are very pleased that Rob is joining us and extend him a warm welcome. His technical expertise will be very helpful in communicating just how advanced and accomplished Funktion-One speakers have become,” Andrews said.