Our industry experience gives you a competitive advantage.
Tymphany brings together a cross-cultural team of industry experts to form the most experienced and dynamic leadership in our industry.
Ed Boyd
Ed Boyd is majority owner and CEO of Tymphany. Based in Hong Kong, Boyd has 22 years experience in consumer goods, having managed operations for RCA, GE, Thomson and toy maker Mattel along with audio giant Harman International Industries. Prior to acquiring Tymphany in 2009, Boyd spent nine years at Eastern Asia Technologies, where he was Chief Operating Officer and President of the Premium Loudspeaker division. Boyd holds a Masters of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird) and a dual degree in Business Administration from the University of Portland.
Tom Jacoby has 30 years of experience in the audio industry. As prior CEO of Tymphany, Jacoby led the company's transformation from a respected supplier of high end components to the industry’s leading developer and producer of integrated loudspeaker systems. Prior to joining Tymphany in 2007, Jacoby served as Corporate Development Officer and Vice Chairman of Klipsch Group Inc., where he was responsible for business development, acquisitions, and strategic planning. Earlier in his career, Jacoby spent 20 years with Harman International Industries, where he was President and CEO of Harman’s Consumer Group. Jacoby holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Stuart Croxford is responsible for the Tymphany manufacturing and development facility based in Hui Zhou, China. He has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing with over 10 spent in the Chinese loudspeaker industry. He has lived permanently in China for 5 years. Prior to Tymphany, Croxford was responsible for manufacturing facilities in the bearing, production tooling and signage industries. His extensive experience with quality systems, precision manufacturing and cosmetically demanding products provides a solid background for the production of loudspeakers. Croxford holds a BSc in Manufacturing Engineering from Brunel University (UK) and a MBA from Cranfield University (UK).
XT Liu serves as Deputy General Manager of Tymphany at our facility in XinXu, China. XT brings with him broad manufacturing experience and a great understanding of Chinese and Western business practices, and maximizing efficinecy in a multicultural work environment.
