GIBSON NAMES ROHOSY INTERIM CEO G ibson has announced that Cesar Gueikian has made the decision to step back from
his role as president and CEO and transition into a new role as strategic advisor to the board, effective July 31. In addition to serv- ing as a member of the board, Gueikian will remain actively involved at Gibson, focusing
Anne Rohosy
GEWA Music Takes Over as Main Vater Drumheads Distributor in Europe G EWA music has taken over exclusive distribution of the Vater Drumsticks brand in Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Scandinavia and Benelux. Top international drummers such as Vinnie Colaiuta, Cindy Blackman and Ilan Rubin rely on Vater Drumsticks. With a broad portfolio of models for a wide variety of playing styles, Vater continually sets new standards in performance and feel. The Drums Division of GEWA music is rounding off its ex- isting portfolio with a high-quality drumstick brand to create a complete range. All other relevant areas, such as drum kits, drum- heads, cymbals, hardware, percussion and bags, have been covered for years by the well-known brands Gretsch Drums, Remo, Paiste, Gibraltar, LP, Toca and GEWA Bags & Cases. {gewamusic.com} Sweetwater Reaches No. 4 Spot of ‘Top 100 Most Inspiring Workplaces’ for 2026 S weetwater has once again been named one of North America’s most inspiring workplaces, ranking fourth overall in the 2026 Top 100 North America Inspiring Workplaces Awards. The online music instrument and pro-audio giant is also the highest-ranked retailer on this year’s list and the best-ranked company in Indiana, climbing from ninth place overall in 2025. Inspiring Workplaces presented the award to Sweetwater on June 17. Sweetwater was given special recognition for its culture and purpose, em- ployee experience, inclusion and wellbeing for all businesses between 500–4,999 employees in North America. “This ranking reflects something we think about every day: A great customer experience starts with a great employee experience,” said Mike Clem, Sweetwater CEO. “Recognition across culture, inclusion, wellbeing and employee experience in the same year is a testament to what our people are committed to building here, together, across every part of the organization.” Inspiring Workplaces was established in 2015 and evalu- ates thousands of organizations across eight global regions. Company evaluations are scored across six key elements: pur- pose and culture, leadership, wellbeing, employee voice, em- ployee experience, and inclusion and belonging. {sweetwater.com}
on his work with the company’s artist community as global artist ambassador and serving as a strategic thought partner to the leadership team. Anne Rohosy, COO, will serve as interim president and CEO while the board works with a leading executive search firm to identify a permanent successor. “Gibson means so much to musicians and music lovers around the world, and I’m honored to step into this role at such an im- portant moment for the company,” Rohosy said. “I have spent my time here focused on how we connect with our customers and grow the Gibson name — and that focus does not change. I look forward to working closely with Cesar, the board and our leadership team to ensure continuity and build on the strong foundation already in place.” Rohosy joined Gibson in 2021 and advanced to chief commercial officer in 2025, where she now oversees the company’s global commercial strategy across wholesale, direct‑to‑consumer and retail channels. Her leadership has strengthened growth trajectories and expanded the brand’s global footprint. Previously, she served as chief human re- sources and impact officer and as managing director of Gibson Amplifiers. {gibson.com} FOTI JOINS PROEL ITALY AS CO-CEO A lessio Foti has joined Proel as co-CEO, a title shared with Giacomo Sorbi. Foti will be responsible for global sales. The move is the latest in the re- building of the company’s prod- uct platform — from product architecture, electronics and AI integration to a fully digitized working environment. Proel executives report that the moves will result in better support with faster responses. “Joining Proel at this historic moment is an extraordinary challenge,” Foti said. “There is a completely new energy. My goal is to lead global sales, both directly and together with our team, to bring our network the reach and responsiveness the global market demands today. “Customers will not only find new products, but also a fully digitized global partner. Made in Italy is a fundamental part of our identity — and we’re proud to bring that to the world alongside partners like you.” {proelworld.com} Giacomo Sorbi (left) and Alessio Foti (right).
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