International Women’s Day is a celebration of women, and Shure is recognizing this important day with a look at women who have contributed to the success of the audio industry.
To start, Shure would not be the company it is today without the efforts of its former Chairman, Rose L. Shure. For more than 60 years, Rose has served as an inspiration to all Shure Associates, past and present. She was a role model for Shure’s Core Values and basic principles, created by her husband and company founder, Sidney N. Shure.
Rose started at Shure in 1949 and assumed ownership of the company after Sidney died in 1995. With her understanding of the products and the business, she was able to not continue the path Sidney started, expanding and developing the company into a new era of technology. Under her direction, Shure expanded its product line to include wireless systems and personal monitoring. She remained as the company’s chairman until her passing in 2016.
Female leadership at Shure continues with another woman, chairman, president and CEO, Chris Schyvinck. She began her career at Shure almost 32 years ago as a quality control engineer and worked her way up through the company to become chairman and CEO in 2016. Under her leadership, the company has expanded to more than 40 facilities worldwide and increased its market presence in software, conferencing systems and consumer audio.
For more than a quarter of a century and counting, a woman has held the Chairman position at Shure.
“I’m not sure you’ll find many companies – especially in the technology sector – that have had women in this role for 26 consecutive years,” said Schyvinck. “Our company represents dedicated women and men all over the world who work together to keep everyone connected with news, education, entertainment, business, sports, arts, houses of worship and more. It’s an honor to continue the legacy of Mrs. Shure in leading such a forward-thinking organization.”
In addition to all of the women worldwide who contribute to the success of Shure, the company is also proud to work with many women in various roles throughout the industry. Here are a a few of the women with whom Shure has recently collaborated and is celebrating this International Women’s Day:
- Recording: Paula Salvatore is the senior director of Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Calif.
- Production: Sylvia Massy is an American producer and engineer known for her work with Johnny Cash, Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tool, as well as her unorthodox recording techniques.
- Culture/Education: Josephine Lee is the president and creative director of the Chicago Children’s Choir.
- Performance: Jennifer Lopez worked with Shure to design her “It’s My Party” world tour.
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