Two sister companies that are pioneering Auracast systems have announced some new senior leadership team roles.
Listen Technologies, which is based in Utah in the United States, and Ampetronic, which is based in Newark-on-Trent, have promoted Kevin Jewkes to senior vice president of global revenue, and named Alan Kennedy vice president of operations. The companies say that these appointments reflect their continued growth, their investment in the future of the organisation, and their commitment to providing flexible, scalable, and easy-to-use assistive listening and inclusive audio solutions.
The companies behind the Auri Auracast system include transmitters and receivers and can be installed in a venue in 45 minutes. The system is in use in theatres, performing arts centres, houses of worship, transport centres, and university settings, among other venues.
In his new role, Kevin is responsible for Ampetronic | Listen Technologies’ sales strategy, sales operations, team leadership, and global go-to-market execution across North America and international markets.
As part of this, he will work with their chief marketing officer to align campaigns and brand investment with sales execution. He also collaborates with product management to ensure customer and market insights inform product strategy.
Kevin joined Listen Technologies in 2013 and has held sales roles with increasing leadership responsibility ever since. Prior to this promotion, he was chief of staff, leading key initiatives, facilitating communication, and ensuring alignment along the executive team and across departments.
“I’ve spent years working alongside this sales team in one capacity or another – at trade shows, with customers, behind the scenes on strategy – and I’ve had a front-row seat to what they’re capable of,” he said.
“Getting the chance to lead them means a great deal to me. I’m excited to see, and help drive, the continued growth of Ampetronic | Listen Technologies, this team, and the incredible partners we work with.”
And as vice president of operations, Alan will be responsible for the strategy, performance, and scalability of the organisation’s operational engine. This includes the supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, quality, facilities, and IT operations, ensuring they work as a unified system to reliably deliver products, support growth, and meet customer commitments.
Ampetronic | Listen Technologies says that his experience is well-suited to translating company and product strategy into operational architecture that will enable the organisation to scale efficiently. He has helped organisations build strong teams, improve operations, and execute complex projects across the globe with clarity, discipline, and purpose.
Before joining Ampetronic | Listen Technologies, Alan led strategy and business development initiatives in the real estate and energy sectors. He also served in the Army National Guard as a commissioned officer, holding key leadership roles, including Company Commander and Battalion Executive Officer, before retiring after a distinguished military career.
In these roles, he delivered award‑winning results through strong leadership and disciplined operational execution.
“I’m proud to join Ampetronic | Listen Technologies and help strengthen the operational backbone for a company whose mission is making sure people can hear in the moments that count,” he said.
The changes expand the Ampetronic | Listen Technologies executive leadership team; the companies say this represents a milestone in their evolution.
The duo will report directly to Ampetronic | Listen Technologies President and CEO Maile Keone, who said: “By strengthening our executive leadership team, we are building the foundation needed to scale globally, accelerate innovation, deepen customer and partner relationships, and advance our mission to make clear, accessible audio available to everyone.”
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