Q-SYS Promotes Christopher Jaynes to CTO and QSC Appoints Jason Shangkuan as CDO

COSTA MESA, Calif., (October 15, 2024) – QSC, LLC. is proud to announce the promotion of Christopher Jaynes to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of its cloud-manageable audio, video and control Platform, Q-SYS, and the appointment of Jason Shangkuan as Chief Digital Officer (CDO).  

As CTO, Christopher Jaynes will lead all aspects of Research & Development (R&D), overseeing software, hardware, mechanical, test, and systems engineering to ensure cohesive product outcomes for customers. Since joining Q-SYS in 2023 as SVP of Software Technologies, Jaynes has driven improvements in software quality, AI research, and technology delivery, positioning the company for continued growth. 

Jason Shangkuan joins QSC as CDO, bringing over a decade of experience at McKinsey & Company as a leader in its digital and AI practice. He led digital transformations for leading technology companies to deliver business growth. In his new role, he will drive the company’s digital transformation efforts, modernize its data infrastructure, and unlock growth with AI. 

"We are thrilled to have Chris and Jason in these critical leadership roles," says Jatan Shah, President, QSC. " Their leadership will help us capitalize on the opportunities to build a high-quality product development organization that can scale with our business." 

"As Q-SYS continues to grow as a software-led platform that’s deeply integrated our hardware technologies, it is critical that software, hardware, and our program management teams, operate in an integrated and cohesive manner to deliver both reliable and amazing product outcomes for our customers," says Jaynes. "I am excited to lead this talented team and drive our R&D efforts to new heights." 

"Joining Q-SYS at this pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity," says Shangkuan. "I look forward to unlocking new business value and AI-enabled customer solutions, continuing our business model transformation towards software and cloud solutions, and partnering closely with business leaders to deliver exceptional digital experiences."

About QSC, LLC.  
Founded over five decades ago, QSC, LLC is a globally-recognized leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of award-winning solutions and services. QSC, LLC includes two major solution sets: 

Q-SYS is a cloud-manageable audio, video and control (AV&C) Platform built around a modern, standards-based IT architecture. With established solutions across Corporate, Education, Hospitality, Venues & Events, Cinema, Government, Healthcare, and Transportation, Q-SYS redefines what is possible for live and virtual experiences by uniting hardware and software partners, developers, and creators.  

QSC Pro Audio delivers high-performance loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, software and accessories. Our innovative products and solutions, supported with free training & education and unparalleled customer service, set the stage for creators, performers, and entertainment providers to confidently deliver impactful experiences for their audiences.

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QSC Press Contact: 

Holly Halenbeck | PR and Social Media Specialist 
619.867.6208 | [email protected] | qsys.com