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MQA hires Mike Jbara as CEO

By | Published on Monday 1 August 2016

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Audio firm MQA has announced that Mike Jbara has been appointed as its new CEO. Originally set up by Meridian Audio, the previously reported MQA – which stands for Master Quality Authenticated – offers a high quality audio format with smaller file sizes than rivals, in theory making it a more attractive option for downloading and streaming.

The company’s chairman Bob Stuart says: “We are delighted to have Mike join us to take the helm as MQA moves into this next phase. Our mission is to improve the quality of distributed music and to help connect artists to fans. I have known Mike professionally for many years and have immense respect for his technical and industry insight and knowledge, as well as interpersonal and organisational skills. Mike is a good friend and we are looking forward to developing the MQA business together”.

Jbara adds: “I am inspired by the principles that have led to the creation of MQA – a commitment to sound quality, intuitive and natural consumer experiences, and the tireless advocacy for the artists’ music. I have had the great fortune to work closely with Bob Stuart and develop a partnership and friendship rarely found. The MQA team is exceptional. I could not imagine anything more exciting than to join this team and pursue that vision”.

Jbara joins the company from Warner Music, where he was most recently EVP of Technology And Business Process. Earlier this year MQA announced a licensing deal with Warner to make the major label’s catalogue available in the format.



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