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Our Team

Our experienced sales and engineering team have been in the business for many years and have a shared commitment to customer service, communication and good professional work.

Derek McGlynn MInstSCE AMAES : Managing Director

Derek McGlynn MInstSCE AMAES

Managing Director

Joined Sound Productions in 1990 as sales executive.

  • 1992 promoted to Trade Sales Manager
  • 1994 promoted to Sales Manager / General Manager
  • 2001 became Owner / Managing Director after management buy-out.
  • 2004 Completed IMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Business Development.
  • 2011 Completed City and Guilds Diploma in Music Technology and Sound Engineering at the Academy of Sound.
Dermot Maguire : Financial Controller

Dermot Maguire

Financial Controller

Joined Sound Productions and sister company ITS in 1994 with responsibilities for both debtors and creditors ledgers.

  • 1997 promoted to Financial Controller of Sound Productions with full responsibilities for all financial functions.
  • Implemented new financial and supply chain software in 2000.
  • 2001 expanded roll to include all operational and HR managerial functions within the company.
David Byrne : Sales Manager

David Byrne

Sales Manager

Joined Sound Productions in 2000 as Sales Administrator

  • 2002 Promoted to Trade Sales Executive with sole responsibility for sales and promotion of all Sound Productions brands to dealers and resellers in Ireland.
  • 2008 expanded sales function to include electrical contractors and Wholesale customers in Ireland.
  • Promoted to the position of Sales Manager in 2011, overseeing the company’s sales team and sales functions.
Stephen Walsh :

Stephen Walsh

Joined Sound Productions in 2007 as Service Manager

Over 20 years’ experience working throughout the UK for a major Scottish based PAVA installation company as installation supervisor.

Major Projects Include: Croke Park Stadium, Old Trafford Stadium, Celtic Park, Bluewater Shopping Centre Kent, Heuston Train Station London, Terminal 2, Thomond Park

Peadar Carley AMIOA MInstSCE : Senior Project Manager

Peadar Carley AMIOA MInstSCE

Senior Project Manager

Joined Sound Productions in 1980 as trainee telecoms technician.

  • 1993 promoted to Sales Engineer
  • 2000 Qualified as Associate Member of the Institute of Acoustics.
  • Promoted to Senior Project Manager in 2000.

Specialist consultant in Communications for The Disabled, Voice Alarm Systems, Audio System Design.

Major Projects Include: Dublin Airport T1 and T2, Shannon Airport, Thomond Park Stadium, Farnham House Hotel, Doonbeg Golf Club, Europa Hotel, RCPI, The Point Village.

Gerry O’Brien AMIOA : Senior Project Manager

Gerry O’Brien AMIOA

Senior Project Manager

Joined Sound Productions in 1980 as trainee telecoms technician.

  • 1993 promoted to Sales Engineer
  • 2000 Qualified as Associate Member of the Institute of Acoustics.
  • Promoted to Senior Project Manager in 2000.

Specialist consultant in Audio Systems Design, Voice Alarm Systems, Induction Loop Systems, Sound Masking Systems.

Major Projects include: Dundrum Town Centre, Wexford Opera House, The Grand Canal Theatre, Ely Lily, The O2 Dublin, National Concert Hall, Athlone Town Centre, AIB Bank Centre, Ulster Bank Georges Quay.