JOE PHAM
CHAIRMAN, CEO
QSC
WHY: Chairman and CEO of QSC as of October. He joined QSC in 2004.
IN THE NEWS: QSC LLC, which specializes in audio, visual and control systems, agreed to be acquired by Atlanta-based Acuity Brands last year. $1.2B deal closed in January. Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI), an industrial technology firm that develops lighting and building management solutions, called QSC “a disruptor” in the industry.
NOTABLE: One of the largest acquisitions announced in Orange County in 2024.
QUOTABLE: “We are excited to be joining a company that is aligned around our long-term mission and shares our values. Our shared vision of how we can leverage data with our technology solutions will elevate our ability to service our end-users and drive growth.”
