Vic Firth Company has announced that James Doyle has been appointed as Vice President and General Manager, assuming control of all day-to-day company operations. Doyle has been with Vic Firth Company since 2000, serving in various roles. This new arrangement will enable the company’s Founder, Vic Firth, to focus his time on two key areas: artist relations and product development.
Making the announcement, Firth commented, “I started my company more than 50 years ago, and I couldn’t be more excited about our future. We will continue to provide the same level of excellence our customers have come to expect, managed by Jim and an experienced team. I’m thrilled to continue doing what I love most: interacting with all of my friends in industry and creating new products.”