Any questions for the new CEO ?

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9_LEE
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9_LEE
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Posted June 2, 2011 at 15:39 GMT
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On the 8th of June, both Peter and myself will be interviewing the new CEO of Bang & Olufsen Tue Mantoni in Struer, for BeoWorld.

So..  are there any questions you'd like me to ask?

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING THOUGH..

1) Tue Mantoni is not an electronics engineer - he won't be able to tell you if HDMI 7.2 can carry an ethernet signal via a STARTEC 73.9 converter as the ML Gateway should - or if the new BeoSound 8 should be using a twin-fulcrum circuit board with liquid cooled resistors.. (i made those up, honest).

2) He is new to the job and may be unfamiliar with the tiniest details of the tenure of those who went before him.

So...

I'd say the most pertinent questions (and ones which will get answered) will be the general direction of the company on a worldwide basis (region specific if you like) - and ones about the general product line up and which technologies will be pursued.

He is new to the job and is working 12-14 hour days, every day in order to get a feel for the company and to try and 'put out the fires' which need extinguishing first.  After that, i'm sure the rebuilding will start on the retail element - and i'm sure a continuation on what Kalle Hvidt Nielsen started on the technology front.

Customer service and brand-building are (i think) his key skills - so maybe ask about how he plans to take B&O forward in those areas too?

So with the above in mind - questions please!

Lee

🙂

 

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nickyg63 (archived)
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Posted June 2, 2011 at 16:12 GMT
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Hi Lee, 

  Ask him if he feels that making more affordable products is the way forward or will he concentrate on the higher end products that only the select few can afford?

 

Cheers Nick 

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Flappo (archived)
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Posted June 2, 2011 at 16:58 GMT
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when's he going to go the whole hog and dump windoze and fully embrace apple ?

25k bs8 sales don't lie

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elephant (archived)
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Posted June 2, 2011 at 17:23 GMT
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"Do you see the market for the new channel, and its speciality products, always wanting separate components - or do expect to evolve technology bridges between those components and the traditional integrated Beolink products to enable those customers to extend their investment, - or will those standalone products be like iPods, disposable consumer products  ? "

 

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personaltrainerpaul (archived)
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Posted June 2, 2011 at 17:38 GMT
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Hi Lee,

Please can you ask if there are any entry level televisions planned 2-3K aimed at a simular customer who say buys the BS8? (Electric curtains please but not bothered about ML etc)

 

Thank you buddy

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Jez (archived)
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Posted June 2, 2011 at 17:57 GMT
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1.) Is there a future for B&O with integrated media Apps in their T.V systems?

2.) 3D, does he see it as fad or future?

3.) David Lewis design, Is it a case of: "If it aint broke don't fix it" or "a bit long in the tooth"?

 

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jldmelb
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Posted June 2, 2011 at 20:01 GMT
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'Will there be franchise stores in Australia?'

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Evan
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Posted June 2, 2011 at 22:03 GMT
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Wow Lee + Peter! Good luck to you guys!


I am a bit of a customer service nut and I'm glad you already made a note of it, Lee.

 

What method will he use to ensure that all BeoStores (as well as corporate customer service avenues) are nothing less than courteous and helpful?

How will the new corporate Bang & Olufsen reinforce positive customer service and "police" those that are negative?

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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Chrisreunion (archived)
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Posted June 3, 2011 at 00:42 GMT
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When will B&O make BeoPort become a true audio master?

This would instantly make it the most affordable BeoSound and boost sales for the younger, computer-based, customers.

And if at the same time, B&O could release a true BeoPlayer/BeoPort software for Mac users, or simply release BeoConnect for BeoPort, it would be a real plus..😎

When will B&O launch their long-awaited digital platform??

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dueno
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Posted June 3, 2011 at 01:47 GMT
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when will beo integrate apple airplay in their products?

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