Fender Appoints Druckrey Exec. VP & COO

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of James A. Druckrey to the position of executive vice president and COO.

Druckrey joins FMIC from Euro-Pro Operating LLC, where he served as executive vice president of product development and marketing.

In addition to executive leadership experience in global marketing, product development, operations and manufacturing, Druckrey brings to FMIC nearly 15 years of experience in music and audio technology. Druckrey has previously served as vice president for Bose Corporation, a global developer of sound solutions for the entertainment, home audio, aviation and automotive industries. Previously he was president of the Harman multimedia business at Harman International Industries, Inc., a global audio and infotainment provider, and also held a number of senior executive roles at Seagate Technology, Gibson Guitar Corporation and Samsonite Corporation.

James Druckrey will report to COO Larry Thomas and will be based in the Scottsdale, Arizona headquarters office.