With a passion for perfecting the live sound experience, Wissam Shaheen has spent the past two decades not only using d&b audiotechnik products but also being a committed advocate of them to anybody who will listen. So, when he revealed to TPiMEA that he would be joining the company full-time, the only surprise was that it hadn’t happened sooner. “This is an ambition I’ve had since my early 20s,” said an enthused Shaheen, clearly delighted to have landed a role at his dream company. “People keep telling me that it was bound to happen sooner or later, but I feel incredibly blessed that it has. Everything I’ve done over the past 20 years has been leading me here.”
Aside from his long-term affinity with d&b, Shaheen has played a significant role in the development of the Middle East’s live events market, bringing his audio expertise to countless high-profile shows, playing a major role in building the audio departments of both eclipse and Creative Technology, and even winning twice at the TPiMEA Awards along the way.
Here, Shaheen shares his story so far – from a boy in Beirut with big dreams to a leader in Dubai’s live events community – explains his new role, and discusses his plans for the position.
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