Sonos names Tom Conrad as CEO

Sonos names Tom Conrad as CEO

Sonos Inc. has appointed Tom Conrad as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Conrad, who has served as the interim CEO since January 2025, will assume the permanent role, signaling a significant shift in the audio technology company's leadership.

The appointment comes after a comprehensive and competitive national search conducted by the Sonos Board of Directors. Julius Genachowski, the chairman of the board, expressed confidence in Conrad's ability to lead Sonos into its next chapter. "Tom has earned the confidence of our employees, customers, partners, and shareholders by restoring urgency and a deep commitment to delivering ever-improving experiences," Genachowski stated [2].

Conrad's tenure as interim CEO has been marked by notable progress. He has focused on improving the quality of Sonos' software and product experience, clearing the path for a robust new product pipeline, and launching innovative software enhancements to flagship products such as Sonos Ace and Arc Ultra. These efforts have helped the company regain momentum and improve its reputation following a disastrous software launch in May 2024 [1].

Conrad's extensive experience in consumer technology, spanning over three decades, has been instrumental in his turnaround efforts. Prior to his role at Sonos, he served as the Chief Product Officer at Quibi, the Vice President of Product at Snap Inc., and the Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Product at Pandora. His leadership has been crucial in driving the development of innovative products and services in the tech industry [2].

The appointment of Conrad as CEO is a strategic move aimed at revitalizing Sonos' brand and driving growth. The company has faced significant challenges in recent years, including a botched software launch that led to customer frustration and a decline in sales. Conrad's appointment signals a renewed commitment to excellence and customer-first principles, which were the founding values of the company [1].

Sonos is scheduled to host a conference call and Q&A session to discuss its third quarter 2025 earnings results on August 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast and replay will be accessible at https://investors.sonos.com/news-and-events/default.aspx [2].

References:
[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-23/sonos-makes-tom-conrad-its-permanent-ceo-as-he-pursues-turnaround
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/sonos-appoints-tom-conrad-as-chief-executive-officer-ce7c5cd2da8df622