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Melinda Von Horvath “With heavy hearts, the in- dustry and her colleagues at Peerless-AVgrieve the passing of Melinda Von Horvath, whose brief and brave battle with can- cer ended on Tuesday 12th May 2020 at the age of 47 at her home in Amsterdam, surround- ed by her closest family and friends.”


Melinda was laid to rest in a small and private funeral ser- vice for close relatives on Mon- day 18th May 2020. Her fam- ily have advised that Melinda’s farewell is all about embracing and celebrating her life. The


Her Peerless-AV family is dev- astated for the loss of a wonder- fully beautiful individual who was a dear friend and mentor to so many. Her feisty, playful and caring approach will always be remembered fondly, and she will be greatly missed. “Melinda’s network was im- pressively widespread on an international level having held senior positions at various ma- jor AV brands during her pro- fessional career. She loved the industry and was exceptional- ly


passionate about building


teams, encouraging personal development and giving talents


business. It’s fitting that we were honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2020 for International Trade; the Queen and Maggie ‘Melinda’ Thatch- er are two of a kind. However, she was so much more than a work colleague for many of us and we feel privileged to have been able to know her and work alongside her.”


Keith Dutch, Managing Direc- tor - EMEA


“I had the privilege of working with Melinda for many years. She was my friend, my mentor and a true inspirational leader whom I learned a great deal from.


Melinda was a true investor in people and had an amazing talent of getting the best out of those she worked with to en- able them to achieve their full potential. Like so many other people in our industry, I owe her so much and this will be her legacy. RIP Mel.”


Richard Billings, Business Manager - EMEA


“Once you met Melinda you felt like you knew her your whole life. She was an amazing person that touched the heart and soul of all those she met!”


John Potts, President


“Melinda was a Warrior Poet, propelled by a fierce competi- tiveness to prevail in the fight in furtherance of herself, her team and her company.


She


flower arrangements presented by family and friends were a vivid selection of happy, sun- ny, wildflowers, some selected from her own garden.


“In her all too brief time here with us, Melinda enriched the lives of so many and imprint- ed her unique character on so many. She was a self-confessed foodie and loved to travel. Her smile and playful humour was infectious. Her warmth for her family, friends, team and many others that knew her was heart- felt. Her passion for rescuing animals was selfless and loving to the highest of heights.” Melinda’s last four profes- sional years were spent at Peer- less-AV as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, EMEA.


room to shine.”


“Her life achievements will be celebrated and our mem- ories of her will be cherished. She was a renowned matriarch, inspirational leader and power- ful woman in AV – always in our


Melinda Von Horvath, 1973 – 2020. hearts.”


From those who worked with Melinda:


“Melinda was my first officer


for a number of years. From a work perspective we had so much more to conquer togeth- er. We all owe her a debt of gratitude for her unwavering leadership in the development and growth of our European


had a disarming familiarity, even upon just meeting her, and a kindness and compas- sion that made all who knew her warm to her instantly. She will never be forgotten, and we are all better for having had Melinda in our lives, despite her being taken from us far too soon.”


Nick Belcore, Executive VP of Global Sales & Marketing


“Melinda was unlike anyone I’d ever met. When I met her four years ago she made such an instant impression that commanded respect and ad- miration. What she had already achieved


in her professional


career was inspiring and, as my manager and mentor, she


taught me many powerful life lessons that I’ll hold with me through my career and life journey. She believed in me, invested her time in me, rec- ognised my strengths, support- ed me and encouraged me get out there and travel to broaden my perceptions, knowledge and creativity. I’m forever grateful to you Mel.”


Beky Cann, Director of PR & Communications EMEA


Alan March


“It is with a very heavy heart that we have to inform you that our friend and colleague, Alan March, has been prematurely taken from us and his family. Alan sadly passed away peace- fully on Saturday 30th May with his wife Kate by his side. After a short but brave battle with cancer Alan is now out of pain and at peace.


business areas. Alongside Alan’s Sennheiser


role he also worked tirelessly as part of BEIRG’s steering team regarding the retention of radio spectrum for the entertainment industry.


Alan’s enthusiasm in


this aspect later led to his role as ‘Senior Manager for Spec- trum Affairs’ for Sennheiser, where he continued to make headway for the industry and Sennheiser alike. Dr.


Andreas Wilzeck, Head of Spectrum and Innovation at Sennheiser, gave the follow- ing statement on behalf of his team, including bich:


Norbert Hil-


“As musician and in his role at Sennheiser, Alan March was full of passion in his mission to


protect radio frequencies


for creativity and culture. We not only lost friend, but also a strong advocate of our industry, who contributed significantly to reaching the good foundation we are on.”


“Outside of work


Alan’s passion for the industry continued with his music. Alan was often gigging around Kings- ton-Upon-Thames as the lead gui- tarist for Groove- Manoova, he was an incredible mu- sician and would also


often found playing


As musician and in his role at Sennheiser, Alan March was full of passion in his mission to pro- tect radio frequencies for creativ- ity and culture.


Alan took up his employment with Sennheiser UK in 2008 as a ‘Business Development Spe- cialist’. Alan’s 21 years’ expe- rience in the Pro Audio industry in various roles, for HW Inter- national and Shure Distribution UK, meant that he arrived at Sennheiser with a wealth of experience and knowledge and was an instant fit within the Sennheiser team. Alan helped drive both new and existing business for Sennheiser with his


exceptional reputation in


the industry and he contribut- ed greatly to the success of the Professional and Install Sound


be at


a Sennheiser par- ty.


This passion


continued to the end through his purchases of multiple gui- tars. Along with his passion for playing music, he loved to lis- ten to it as well. This made for an encyclopaedic knowledge of bands and he amassed a vinyl collection that would be the envy of many an enthusiast.” “Alan was one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet – a gentleman of extraor- dinary generosity.


He was a


very genuine, passionate per- son that was never afraid to show his emotions and will be greatly missed by many within the Pro Audio Industry.


will no doubt be many memo- ries of Alan to be shared, which will highlight what an amazing person he was and how blessed we all were to have known him and call him a friend.”


d&b audiotechnik mourns the loss of Advisory Board member Paul Whiting.


Board in 2016. As a non-exec- utive director, he contributed immensely to d&b's develop- ment with the expertise and ex- perience he gained in his long and successful career in the AV industry.


Amnon Harman, d&b Group There


CEO said: “Paul was a terrific sales and marketing strategist, and a good friend and mentor to many of us. We will great- ly miss his market insights, practicality, and humour. Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family during this diffi- cult time.”


Alan was a person of great


heart and extraordinary gen- erosity and would be the first one to support any charitable events that Sennheiser initiat- ed. In


his memory, Kingston Sennheiser


has set up a JustGiving fund- raising page to raise money for


Hospital Chari-


ty, as the Kingston Hospital acute unit looked after Alan at the end of his battle and went above and beyond to support Kate and the family in these difficult times. We believe that this is what Alan would love us to do.


https://www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/sennheiserforalan Kate, Alan’s wife has set up a website where we are all able to share our memories, photos and tributes to celebrate his life.


https://alanmarch.uk/ Rest in peace Al, you will al- ways be in our hearts.


Paul Whiting


d&b audiotechnik mourns the loss of Advisory Board mem- ber Paul Whiting. Paul passed away on Friday (June 5) after a short illness. Paul


joined the d&b audiotechnik Advisory


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