NAMM Names AJ Zane New Director of Technology
CARLSBAD, CALIF., March 13, 2024 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest not-for-profit trade organization representing the global music products industry, has announced that AJ Zane has been appointed director of technology. In this position, Zane will lead NAMM’s global technology organization, including product and platform technology, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure and cloud engineering, technical operations, enterprise applications and corporate IT, and technology-risk management.
“AJ is a career technologist with vast experience articulating and implementing product and technology visions for both consumer and B2B businesses,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “He brings a diverse background and experience that align with our commitment to stay at the forefront of technology and harness its power to propel our organization into the future. I’m confident he will be an ideal leader for NAMM and a strong fit for our culture and business. I’m thrilled to welcome AJ to our NAMM team.”
Previously, Zane worked at Measurabl, the world’s most widely adopted ESG data-management solution for real estate, where he was an engineering manager with product and technology development team. Prior to joining Measurabl, he was technical principal at Veyo leading QA and design, responsible for building and scaling technology infrastructure and teams. He started his career in website development and software engineering and holds a B.A. in Computer Arts and Technology from Connecticut College.
"I am honored and thrilled to be joining the remarkable team at NAMM, especially at such an exciting time,” said AJ Zane. “I am eager to shape our technology strategy and accelerate the pace of innovation for all of our global members and partners. With a solid technological foundation serving multiple platforms, NAMM is positioned to accelerate its technology growth and transformation and bring new and exciting advancements to the music industry on a daily basis."
Media Contacts
NAMM Communications - John Dolak, Director
johnd@namm.org
619.735.4028
VITTEK PR – Josh Vittek
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The Lippin Group
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About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit trade association representing the $18.1 billion global music products industry, with a mission to strengthen the music industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Comprised of more than 9,000 member companies and individual professionals worldwide, NAMM supports an industry that employs more than 400,000 people globally. Through its programs, events and advocacy efforts, NAMM advances a shared vision of a thriving, innovative and inclusive music products industry where every person has access to the joy of music-making. NAMM also operates The NAMM Foundation, investing in the future of music through the support of education, global grantmaking and featured programs that expand participation in music across all ages and stages of life. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., NAMM serves as a leading voice for the global music products industry through public policy, advocacy, education and other member services. For more information, visit NAMM.org, and learn more about NAMM’s Vision, Mission & Objectives at NAMM About Page.