Universal Electronics Inc. has appointed Menno Koopmans to the role of Senior Vice President and Managing Director for EMEA from January 1, 2017. Koopmans appointment comes after the news that the previous Executive Vice President and Managing Director for EMEA, Paul Bennett, stepped down from the role on December 31, 2016 after 20 years of active service at Universal Electronics. Bennett has made a considerable contribution to the company's growth and will continue to be involved, focusing his efforts in special projects. Koopmans has worked at Universal Electronics for over 11 years in various product, marketing and sales leadership roles, both in the business-to-consumer and business-to-business segments. His new role sees him reporting into Universal Electronics' Chief Operating Officer, Louis Hughes, who is based at the company's corporate headquarters in Santa Ana, CA, and is responsible for all global commercial, engineering and manufacturing activities.