Shure is going with one of its own to lead a new department that looks to centralize the company’s global public relations, government affairs and corporate communications, promoting Mark Brunner to the official title of vice president global corporate and government relations.

Shure has announced that President and CEO Santo “Sandy” Lamantia will retire on July 1, 2016, and that Christine “Chris” Schyvinck will take over his positions.

Shure has promoted Ahren Hartman and Scott Sullivan to associate vice president roles.

A trio of executives from Shure’s global marketing and sales departments have been awarded promotions, per a press release from the company.

Bruce Skof has earned a promotion with Shure Incorporated, as the company has announced that he will take on the role of vice president and chief financial officer.

IP- and Fiber-based media transport provider Artel Video Systems has announced it has appointed Michael LaFleur to the position of vice president of operations.

Shure announced an expanded, global role for Mark Humrichouser, as vice president of its Americas and Asia/Pacific Sales organizations.