Woodinville, WA - Aug 1, 2007 - Loud Technologies has promoted Christopher Mael to business director of its Mackie and Tapco brand group. As business director, Mael will manage sales forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, product pricing and sales programs for both brands worldwide.

Prior to his promotion, Mael held business management and account management positions at Loud. A live-sound engineer, he continues to work in medium and large venues in the greater Seattle area. Before coming to work for Loud, Mael worked in sales, management consulting and executive management in the financial services and healthcare industries.