QSC has announced the promotion of Christopher Jaynes to chief technology officer (CTO) of its cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform, Q-SYS, and the appointment of Jason Shangkuan as chief digital officer (CDO).
As CTO, Christopher Jaynes, pictured, will lead all aspects of research & development (R&D), overseeing software, hardware, mechanical, test, and systems engineering. Since joining Q-SYS in 2023 as SVP of software technologies, Jaynes has been tasked with driving improvements in software quality, AI research, and technology delivery.
Jason Shangkuan joins QSC as CDO, bringing over a decade of experience at McKinsey & Company as a leader in its digital and AI practice.
He led digital transformations for leading technology companies to deliver business growth. In his new role, he has been asked to drive the company’s digital transformation efforts, modernise its data infrastructure, and unlock growth with AI.
Jatan Shah, president, QSC, said: “We are thrilled to have Chris and Jason in these critical leadership roles. Their leadership will help us capitalise on the opportunities to build a high-quality product development organisation that can scale with our business.”
He added: “As Q-SYS continues to grow as a software-led platform that’s deeply integrated our hardware technologies, it is critical that software, hardware, and our program management teams, operate in an integrated and cohesive manner to deliver both reliable and amazing product outcomes for our customers. I am excited to lead this talented team and drive our R&D efforts to new heights.”
Shangkuan commented. “Joining Q-SYS at this pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity. I look forward to unlocking new business value and AI-enabled customer solutions, continuing our business model transformation towards software and cloud solutions, and partnering closely with business leaders to deliver exceptional digital experiences.”
