Leading Executives in Hearing Aids
Arnd Kaldowski
Chief Executive Officer (through Sep 30, 2025), Sonova Holding AG
CEO through September 30, 2025, Kaldowski drove market‑share gains and led the AI-enabled Sphere Infinio platform launch; he announced a planned handover to Eric Bernard effective October 1, 2025.
Eric Bernard
Incoming Chief Executive Officer (from Oct 1, 2025), Sonova Holding AG
Former WS Audiology CEO tapped to lead Sonova; joined July 1, 2025 and assumes full CEO responsibilities on October 1, 2025, signaling continuity plus deep category experience.
Søren Nielsen
President & Chief Executive Officer, Demant A/S
Long‑time industry leader steering Demant’s turnaround and expansion, including the 2025 agreement to acquire Germany’s Kind Group—its largest deal to date.
Niels Wagner
President, Hearing Care (Executive Board), Demant A/S
Runs Demant’s global retail (Audika/HearingLife), spearheading scale and M&A like the Kind acquisition to strengthen market leadership.
Ty Lee
Interim President, Oticon US, Oticon (Demant) – United States
Appointed Interim President for Oticon US, guiding commercial execution and HCP engagement for one of Demant’s flagship hearing‑aid brands.
Scott Davis
President, Hearing Division (GN Group), GN Group (GN Hearing)
Leads GN’s Hearing division globally—overseeing ReSound, Beltone and Jabra Enhance—driving portfolio launches (e.g., Nexia, Enzo IA) and strategic moves like retail divestments and expanded alliances.
Mikkel Knudsen
President, ReSound U.S., ReSound (GN Hearing) – United States
U.S. president credited with high‑impact programs like the Gift of Hearing campaign and U.S. commercialization of new ReSound platforms.
David Molella
President, Beltone North America, Beltone (GN Hearing) – North America
Oversees Beltone’s North American franchise and corporate network, recognized by major consumer awards and steady expansion of service initiatives.
Jan Makela
Group Chief Executive Officer, WS Audiology
Brought in from GE HealthCare, Makela became WSA’s Group CEO in July 2024; he’s sharpening execution across Signia, Widex, Rexton and managed‑care assets.
Maarten Barmentlo
Chief Marketing Officer & President, OTC, WS Audiology
Veteran marketer leading global brand strategy and the company’s OTC portfolio—bridging professional and consumer channels post‑merger.
Mike O’Neil
President, Signia U.S., Signia (WS Audiology) – United States
Heads Signia U.S., driving launches like the Integrated Xperience platform and high‑visibility partnerships to broaden hearing‑health awareness.
Brandon Sawalich
President & Chief Executive Officer, Starkey
Only major U.S.-owned hearing‑aid maker’s CEO; HIA Board Chair (2025) and frequent award winner for leading AI‑driven hearing tech and industry advocacy.
Nic Klopper
Chief Executive Officer, LXE Hearing (Eargo + Lexie)
Co‑founder of hearX and now CEO of LXE Hearing after the 2025 Eargo–hearX merger; focused on scaling OTC access and unifying platforms across Eargo and Lexie.
Jason Kidd
President & Chief Operating Officer, Lucid Hearing (Hearing Lab Technology)
Former Walmart/Sam’s Club exec leading Lucid’s omnichannel push in prescription and OTC, expanding national retail partnerships post‑OTC rule.
Justin Miller
Co‑founder & Managing Director, Nuheara (HP Hearing PRO)
Nuheara co‑founder who secured HP’s global trademark license and one of the first FDA clearances for self‑fitting OTC hearing aids, powering HP Hearing PRO.
Enrico Vita
Chief Executive Officer, Amplifon S.p.A. (Miracle‑Ear parent)
Global retail leader’s CEO, driving consolidation and organic growth across 9,700+ points of sale; reconfirmed CEO in April 2025.
John Demma
President, HearingLife US, HearingLife (Demant) – United States
Leads one of the largest U.S. clinic networks (nearly 600 centers), accelerating growth via acquisitions and access‑focused programs.
Ishan Patel
Chief Executive Officer, Audien Hearing
Direct‑to‑consumer OTC brand’s co‑founder/CEO, scaling ultra‑low‑cost devices into national retail (e.g., Walgreens) while building a high‑volume omnichannel model.
Owen (Seongjin) Song
Chief Executive Officer, Olive Union
Founder‑CEO advancing hybrid earbud/hearing‑aid form factors—most recently Olive Air with on‑device AI and ANC—as the OTC category matures.
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