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Jands Appoints Geoff Smith As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATESep 01, 2026•5 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Jands

Geoff Smith
AustraliaVideoAudio

Description

Jands has announced the appointment of Geoff Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. With 24 years at Jands, Geoff brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer.

Company Information

Company

Jands

Location

Australia

About

Jands is one of Australia’s leading distributor of professional audio, video and lighting technology. Over more than five decades, Jands has built deep relationships with world-renowned brand partners. The company serves partners and customers across the professional AV, entertainment, and installation industry in Australia and New Zealand. Jands is committed to quality, reliability, and expert local support.

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