Sonova Holding AG announced the next step in developing its global management structure. This follows the recent communication regarding the set-up of its global wholesale organization. Jan Metzdorff, currently responsible for the Unitron business, will take on the new role as President Hearing Instruments Wholesale US and thus leave the Management Board. In his new role he will be overseeing the wholesale business in the United States for Phonak, Unitron and Hansaton, further driving the combined growth strategy for Sonova in this important market. At the same time, the company has decided to unite the global brand management and marketing of its three hearing aid brands, Phonak, Unitron and Hansaton, under the leadership of Martin Grieder, currently Group Vice President Phonak. He will assume the role of Group Vice President Hearing Instruments Marketing. In addition to his role as Group Vice President Connect Hearing Group, Franz Petermann, takes on the position of Group Vice President Corporate e-Marketing, further emphasizing the importance of the Group's e-Business initiative.