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Executives

Starkey's executive team is comprised of innovative outsiders and industry experts with over 250+ years of combined leadership experience.

Bill Austin

Bill Austin

Owner and Chairman

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Tani Austin

Tani Austin

Chief Philanthropy Officer

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Brandon Sawalich

Brandon Sawalich

President and CEO

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Achin Bhowmik

Achin Bhowmik, Ph.D.

Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering

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Sara Burdak

Sara Burdak, Au.D.

Chief Audiology Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Strategy

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Dave Fabry

Dave Fabry, Ph.D.

Chief Hearing Health Officer

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Jeff Geigel

Jeff Geigel

Chief Sales Officer

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eric-hanson

Eric Hanson

Chief Information Officer

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Kenny Landherr

Kenny Landherr

Chief Financial Officer

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Hans Mehl

Hans Mehl

Executive Vice President of Global Operational Excellence

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jessica-perez

Jessica Perez

Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Culture

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heinz-ruch

Heinz Ruch

Chief Operations Officer

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michael-scholl

Michael Scholl

Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations

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karen-spaeth

Karen Spaeth

Chief Marketing Officer

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Michael Tease

Michael Tease

Chief Retail Officer

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Thomas Ting

Thomas Ting

General Counsel

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chris-vanguilder

Chris Van Guilder

Chief Customer Officer

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