Named President of Starkey in 2017 and Chief Executive Officer in 2020, Brandon Sawalich leads a global team of more than 5,000 employees, with facilities in over 29 countries. He drives the strategic direction of Starkey and works closely with the Executive Team and other leaders throughout the organization to support the company’s mission and values.
As President and CEO, Brandon Sawalich is focused on forward-thinking leadership and is committed to continuing to innovate the science, design and production of hearing aids to provide patients around the world with the best quality products and first-of-its-kind technology.
Brandon is a 30-year veteran of the hearing industry, beginning his career at Starkey in 1994. Over three decades, Brandon devoted himself to learning every aspect of the business and led teams in many areas of the company, specifically helping to grow and shape the sales division. Through his broad professional experience, Brandon has developed a deep understanding of the company’s products and the customers’ needs
In 2019, Brandon was named to the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Executive Advisory Council, which helps support the Bush Center’s strategic direction to address the issues of today and tomorrow, making an impact in the United States and around the world.
In Brandon’s spare time, he can be found supporting both of his children’s passion for William Sawalich Racing and cheering on the Chicago Cubs.
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