Brisbane based distributor Cellnet, which is undergoing a major transformation, has appointed the former APAC regional director of Sonova the Company that acquired Sennheiser consumer business as their new CEO.

Former CEO Dave Clark is taking on a new role as Chief Product & Marketing Director in the business that recently moved from being a publicly listed Company on the ASX to a privately run business owned by German Company Wentronics.

The major change in management follows a recent restructure of their head count with insider tipping a name change to Wentronics by year end.

The new CEO is Marek Jaworski, previously the Regional Senior Director APAC for Sonova Consumer Hearing (Sennheiser) in Singapore.

He will take up the new role in October when insiders are tipping a name change.

He will relocate to the Cellnet headquarters in Brisbane, in the past the CEO role was managed from New Zealand.

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Current CEO Dave Clarke said that “With Jaworski’s addition, Cellnet’s already robust C-Level team will now have a permanent executive presence in Australia, bringing a wealth of industry experience and strategic leadership”.

“This move further strengthens Cellnet’s position as a key partner in the Australian market”.

As part of the restructure Clark, the current Chief Executive of Cellnet Group will transition to the newly established role of Chief Product and Marketing Officer (CPMO) for the Group.

Clark has worked for Cellnet for 18-year and has been integral to Cellnet’s long-term success, claim management.

In his new role, he will focus on brand and product strategy across all ANZ business units, while spearheading innovation in collaboration with Wentronic’s subsidiary in Hong Kong.

Marek Jaworski said “I’m very excited to join Cellnet Group as its Chief Executive based in Brisbane. For decades, Cellnet has been a leading distributor and strong partner for mobile and audio accessories, as well as gaming, across ANZ. Having worked with Cellnet for years, I am honoured to have the opportunity to help elevate Cellnet’s business alongside our customers and partners. I look forward to collaborating with the talented executive team at Cellnet and returning to my home country, Australia.”

Clarke added “I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure as the trans-Tasman CEO over the past four years, successfully navigating the business through the pandemic and overseeing the pivotal transition from being ASX listed into the private ownership of Wentronic”.

“With a CEO now situated at our Brisbane-based headquarters, I am confident our Australian business will thrive. I’m really looking forward to the next challenge, focussing on our ANZ product strategy and nurturing our partner relationships.”