Celestion

John Paice has always been deeply passionate about strategic marketing, a skill he honed during his tenure at Motorola before cementing his career at the esteemed Celestion loudspeaker company. As marketing manager, John played a pivotal role in guiding Celestion into its momentous 100th anniversary in 2024. Under his leadership, John and his team undertook the monumental challenge of chronicling Celestion’s rich history of innovation in a commemorative book. In his insightful 2025 NAMM interview, John reflected on the meticulous research process, emphasizing that the project infu

Nigel Wood, the visionary managing director of the renowned British-based Celestion company, was on hand at the 2024 NAMM Show to receive the 100-Year Milestone Award. Established by pioneering gramophone maker Cyril French and his three brothers just outside London, Celestion has grown into a global leader in loudspeaker technology, spearheading numerous groundbreaking innovations. Nigel, who transitioned from the highly technical aerospace industry, has infused the company with his relentless drive for creativity and ingenuity, ensuring a forward-thinking approach to product dev