AEQ appoints Iván Olmeda as new CEO

Olmeda, who joined AEQ's management team in 2014 after the absorption of Kroma Telecom, will succeed Rogelio de la Fuente after 35 years at the head of the company.

AEQ has appointed Ivan Olmeda as new CEO succeeding in office Rogelio de la Fuente after 35 years at the head of the company.

Olmeda (40), who until now was responsible for the company's Business Development department, has more than 20 years of experience in the broadcast industry, always linked to manufacturing. He joined AEQ's management team in 2014 following the absorption of Kroma Telecom, where he held the position of CEO.

"It is a very thoughtful decision and an important step for the growth of the company. It is a guarantee to begin this new stage with a person with Iván's profile and experience. We are convinced that we leave AEQ in good hands and with great expectations for the future," said Rogelio de la Fuente, who will remain as advisor to the new CEO until the end of 2018, and who will continue to be linked to the company as a member of the Board.

Iván Olmeda has commented that "it is an honor for me to be able to lead this company, a true benchmark in the Broadcast market and sporting events at an international level. After four years being part of this company, I am clear about the great human and technological potential that it comprises. In recent years we have taken a very important leap towards IP technology, which positions us in a strategic place to provide the best service to our clients."

Iván Olmeda takes charge of one of the great Spanish references in the international broadcast market, recognized by customers around the world for the powerful R&D&I team which is evident in its products and services to first-line clients in more than 90 countries. Since its founding in 1979, AEQ has been a leading manufacturer in the field of audio and communications for the broadcast environment. With the absorption of Kroma Telecom in 2014, it increases its development potential for intercom and video processing solutions.

The combined capacity of both industrial trajectories together with the technological convergence based on IP standards, allow AEQ to glimpse a very promising future as a provider of innovative audio, video and communications solutions for broadcast.

AEQ has its factory, Research and Development laboratory, and headquarters in the Leganés Technology Park (Madrid, Spain) and has branches in the US, Mexico and Portugal.