Hearing Aid Industry CEO Celebrates 30 Years at Starkey

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In this special episode, we're celebrating a big milestone. Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich is marking 30 years in the hearing industry this month. To commemorate the anniversary, Dave asked Brandon 30 questions-one for each year he's dedicated to this field. Brandon shares insights from his experience across various roles within Starkey, all of which have given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
They also chat about some groundbreaking Starkey moments. Under Brandon’s leadership, Starkey pioneered the incorporation of integrated sensors and was the first to utilize artificial intelligence and health and wellness technology in hearing health products. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
As the CEO with the longest tenure in the hearing industry, Brandon held ten different positions prior to his appointment as President and CEO. His experiences have given him a deep understanding of all aspects of the industry, allowing him to lead with agility and keep Starkey a leader in innovation and technology.
We thank him for his commitment to excellence and for leading by example. He continues to be a driving force in helping the world hear better and live better.
About Brandon Sawalich:
As the President and CEO of Starkey, the global leader in hearing technology innovation, Brandon Sawalich’s mindset has one direction: Forward.
Brandon started working in Starkey’s hearing aid repair department nearly 30 years ago, and he has worked in virtually every corner of the business since, learning every aspect of the hearing health care industry, including what patients and hearing professionals expect from the technology Starkey creates.
Now, a new generation at Starkey has arrived. Brandon’s vision for Starkey and its more than 5,000 employees around the world is not to be the biggest; it is to be the best. That starts with product performance, operational excellence and best-in-class customer service. In February 2023, Starkey unveiled the world’s most advanced hearing aid and the industry’s flagship product. Genesis AI is not only setting a new standard for technology at Starkey, but it’s pushing the edge of what is possible for hearing technology innovation.
Brandon believes in the power of kindness. Starkey Cares, Starkey’s corporate social responsibility program has partnered with more than 2,000 hearing health professionals around the United States to get premium hearing technology to people who cannot afford it. As the exclusive global hearing health partner of Special Olympics International, Starkey Cares has fitted hundreds of athletes and coaches with new, free hearing aids and works with their global network of hearing health professionals to continue care in athletes’ home communities.