Max Davies to Lead Jabra Australia and New Zealand
Beginning October 26, 2026, Max Davies will spearhead operations in Australia and New Zealand as Jabra's new Managing Director.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in People
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Max Davies will officially take over as the Managing Director for Jabra in Australia and New Zealand on October 26, 2026. He brings two decades of experience in the audio-visual and technology sectors to the role.
Why it matters
This appointment aims to accelerate Jabra's regional growth across enterprise, consumer, and video markets. By leveraging his background in collaboration solutions, Davies will work directly with partners to enhance communication tools.
Max Davies brings 20 years of professional experience in technology and audio-visual solutions to his new role. He previously held leadership positions at Crestron for more than eight years.
The players
Max Davies
He is the incoming Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand who holds an engineering degree from the University of Derby.
Jabra
The company specializes in audio and video equipment and is expanding its reach into enterprise and consumer markets.
Crestron
An audio-visual and automation technology company where Davies served in leadership roles for over eight years.
Vega Global
An international systems integrator where Davies served as the Country Manager for Australia.
The details
Davies will oversee business strategy for the region while focusing on driving improvements in collaboration and productivity for customers. His background includes an engineering degree from the University of Derby and a recent tenure as Country Manager for Australia at Vega Global.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Max Davies appointment becomes effective.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the industry-wide shift toward integrated communication and collaboration technology solutions. Jabra is positioning itself to capture greater market share by aligning local leadership with broader global enterprise and video product strategies.
Enterprise and consumer clients in Australia and New Zealand may see shifts in local communication product offerings and support strategies. The move signals a potential increase in regional access to Jabra's integrated video and audio collaboration tools.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions in regional tech markets often precede changes in how businesses access and implement hardware solutions. Companies can prepare for these updates by reviewing their current communication infrastructure and support contracts.
Further reading
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