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Sonos, Inc. announced the appointment of Frank Barbieri as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Barbieri will lead direct-to-consumer operations, customer experience, partnerships, and IT, reporting directly to CEO Tom Conrad. The move aims to strengthen end-to-end customer engagement and accelerate operational efficiency across Sonos’ global business. Sonos reported $282 million in revenue for Q2 Fiscal 2026, an 8% year-over-year increase, aligning with guidance expectations.

Frank Barbieri brings over 25 years of experience in consumer technology and retail, previously serving as President of Walmart’s direct-to-consumer businesses, including Art.com. His background includes leadership roles at Microsoft and extensive work in omnichannel commerce, media, and gaming. Conrad highlighted Barbieri’s track record in execution and team leadership as critical to Sonos’ strategic growth. The appointment reflects Sonos’ focus on operational cohesion amid its next phase of expansion.

Barbieri emphasized his personal connection to Sonos’ mission of elevating life through sound, citing the company’s product innovation and marketing momentum. He expressed enthusiasm for driving operational improvements to better connect Sonos’ products with customers and partners. The announcement follows Sonos’ Q2 Fiscal 2026 earnings release, which underscored the company’s revenue growth and operational priorities.

Sonos, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, designs and manufactures connected audio systems used by over 17 million households worldwide. The company’s portfolio includes home theater speakers, portable devices, and headphones, all designed to integrate seamlessly across multiple rooms and devices. Barbieri’s appointment is part of Sonos’ broader strategy to enhance customer experience and operational performance as it expands its global footprint.