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Phil Newton the former CEO of Masimo Consumer is retiring, the move comes days after the Company was acquired by the Samsung owned Harman International.

Newton a former Samsung Vice President will be replaced by John Martin a long serving executive in the audio industry who has a vast knowledge of the premium audio business.

Shortly after moving to Sound United Newton cut a deal to aquire the Melbourne based distribution business Qualifi whose portfolio, included Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Classé, and

Definitive Technology all Sound United brands into the new operation. 

We broke the news of his appointment to the Companyportfolio,

Newton who was in Melbourne this week meeting with clients to advice them of the news, will step down as head of the Australian business at the end of June 2025.

He joined the company in 2019 with his leadership leading to growth despite operating during a period of major transition.

This included the Bowers & Wilkins acquisition by Sound United, the integration of local distributor QualiFi, and the company’s move to Masimo Corporation.

During his tenure, Newton oversee key product launches, and strengthen local market engagement.

John Martin has over 30 years’ experience in the CE sector, Martin has held senior product, sales and channel management roles across Consumer AV and has been a key figure in the success of

Sound United brands in the region.

Masimo Consumer thanks Philip Newton for his leadership and contributions and welcomes John Martin into his new role.

An avid golfer Newton told ChannelNews a year ago that he was considering retiring due in part to a former medical condition.

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