Profile

Sam Phenix

Bio

My 25+ year career has spanned engineering, business development, and corporate leadership. I have a history of driving display technology innovations across multiple, demanding vertical markets, while serving in leadership roles at companies such as Leyard, Planar, Intel, Dell, and Barco.

Leaning on my expertise in display technology and specifically its application within the Audio Visual (AV) industry, I provide strategy consulting and advisory services for a range of clients. I have a proven track record of providing solid advice on product development, innovation and roadmaps, identifying and analysing partnership and investment opportunities and facilitating collaborative technology projects and research.

I am an active member of the Audio Visual (AV) community; having previously served as the Chair of AVIXA board of directors as well as director at large for the AVIXA Foundation board.

I am also heavily involved with the Society for Information Display (SID), volunteering to lead several different initiatives over the years. For example, I led the efforts to transform the 2020 DisplayWeek and International Symposium from a physical conference and exhibit, to a 100% virtual event. I am currently serving as the Regional Vice President for the Pacific and South Americas.

In 2017 I was named an Industry Innovator by NewBay Media for my outstanding contributions to the professional audio visual industry. In 2018, I was honored to be awarded AVIXA’s “Women in AV”.

Education

Concordia University-Portland
Masters, Business Administration and Management, General
2005 To 2006

Ulster University
BSc, Computer Science
1992 To 1997

Job History

Member of the Board of Advisors
January 2024 - present

Member Of The Board Of Advisors
June 2021 - present

Board Member
September 2020 - present

Founder
February 2020 - present

Chief Executive Officer
September 2020 - December 2021

Vice President, R&D
April 2014 - October 2019

Director, Strategic ISV Alliances
August 2013 - April 2014

Product Marketing Strategist
March 2011 - August 2013

R&D Director/Site Manager
June 2007 - November 2010

Director of Engineering
September 2006 - June 2007

Software Engineering Manager
February 2000 - September 2006

Software Engineer
January 1997 - January 2000