Derek Kolterman Joins Fidelity Imports

Posted on 22nd November, 2022
Derek Kolterman Joins Fidelity Imports

Fast-moving distributor Fidelity Imports continues its growth trajectory with the appointment of Derek Kolterman as Director of Finance and Operations.

Fidelity Imports has carved out a dominant and sought-after place in the US market for distribution as it continues to acquire prestigious brands to add to its existing portfolio of exceptional product lines.  

An enviable portfolio includes brands such as Michell, Perlisten, Goldring, Q Acoustics, Cyrus, Soul Note, Audia Flight, Acoustic Energy, English Acoustics, QED and many more; the demand for Fidelity Imports’ expertise in the US market has led to rapid growth. The latest appointment adds a new key member to the already veteran team.

Steve Jain, Managing Director and Co-founder of Fidelity Imports, told StereoNET:

We are growing at a dizzying pace and it was critical we add a seasoned Director of Finance and Operations. Derek has the right experience we need blended with a true interest in premium audio. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team.

Derek added:

I am excited to be joining Fidelity Imports and look forward to partnering with their experienced team to strengthen their finance and business operations and further accelerate the expansion of the business. Fidelity Imports has a curated portfolio of some of the world’s finest premium audio brands.

Derek similarly brings extensive experience through his successes in many capacities in the Consumer Electronics industry. He has served as Director of Business Planning, Manager of Financial Analysis, and Corporate Planning and Marketing Communication roles during his nearly 20-year tenure at Sony Electronics. Derek has previously lived in Japan for ten years and is fluent in Japanese as well. 

For more information visit Fidelity Imports

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StereoNET’s Founder and Publisher was born in England and raised on British Hi-Fi before moving to Australia. He developed an early love of music and playing bass guitar before discovering the studio and the other side of the mixing desk. After writing for print magazines, Marc saw the future in digital publishing and founded the first version of StereoNET in 1999.

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