Sonos Gets New CEO After App Disaster

Tom Conrad has been appointed the permanent CEO of Sonos, succeeding Patrick Spence after serving as interim CEO. Spence's tenure was marked by a poorly received app redesign leading to product delays and layoffs. Conrad, co-founder of Pandora and former executive at Snap and Quibi, previously served on the Sonos board. A comprehensive search led the board to select Conrad, citing his success in revitalizing the company. Conrad has earned the trust of employees, customers, partners, and shareholders during his interim period. He possesses a compelling vision for Sonos' future, focusing on leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences. The board highlights Conrad's commitment to innovation and driving growth. Under Conrad's leadership, Sonos improved its app and launched new products like the Sonos Ace headphones and Arc Ultra soundbar. Conrad expresses excitement about innovating and creating next-generation experiences for Sonos users. He aims to build upon the recent rebuilding phase to usher in a new era for the company.