Brandon Sawalich

Brandon Sawalich Starkey President and CEO. Pushing the edge of what is possible in hearing technology. Now, Starkey’s era of excellence continues. It all starts with caring.

As the President and CEO of Starkey, the global leader in hearing technology innovation, my mindset has one direction: Forward. I started working in Starkey’s hearing aid repair department more than 30 years ago, and I’ve worked in virtually every corner of the business since, learning each aspect of the hearing industry, including what patients and hearing professionals expect from the technology we create. My vision for Starkey and our 6,000 employees around the world is not to be the biggest; it is to be the best. That starts with product performance, operational excellence and best-in-class customer service. In October 2024, Starkey released the world’s most cutting-edge hearing aid and set a new standard again. Edge AI is at the forefront of hearing technology innovation with one goal in mind: to push the edge of what's possible and provide better hearing for all. Five years from now, we’ll be ten years ahead. To be the best, you must focus on your vision and be true to your purpose in every decision you make. At Starkey, our purpose is building caring technology that connects people through better hearing. There is a ripple effect to caring. If you know that your products will change the world one person at a time, you will take the care to craft each device. If you know every touch point with a customer means another person will be connected to the world around them, you will have second-to-none customer service. From the technology we develop to the trust we build with hearing professionals around the world, it all starts and ends with caring at the core. This is the only way to do business. I believe in the power of kindness. Through Starkey’s corporate social responsibility program, Starkey Cares, our team has partnered with more than 2,500 hearing health professionals around the nation to get hearing technology to people in need. At Starkey, we are all about excellence without exception — one hearing aid at a time.

01/05/2026

As Bill Austin says, alone we can't do much. Together, we can change the world.

Starkey Hearing is proud to be the inaugural partner for UNICEF's Children With Disabilities Fund.

I know that pairing our expertise in hearing healthcare with UNICEF's presence across the globe will transform the lives of so many young people with disabilities, and I'm excited to see the impact we continue to make together.

Find this full conversation between Dave Fabry, Michelle Walsh, UNICEF USA's Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, and Owen Olende, Starkey VP of Sales for Africa and Latin America, at the link in the comments.

Great years like 2025 don't happen overnight. They're built on years of intentional groundwork.The consistency of Starke...
01/01/2026

Great years like 2025 don't happen overnight. They're built on years of intentional groundwork.

The consistency of Starkey Hearing's caring, fearless and dedicated mindset over decades has powered us to provide the best products in the industry, exceptional customer support and a culture that's second to none.

As we look to the year ahead, I'm proud of the foundation we've built — and I know we're just getting started.

12/31/2025

"That happened. Now what?"

I'm inspired by Rob Lowe and the mindset that empowers him to face adversity with optimism every time.

Failing fast and moving forward is a way to see challenges as moments to learn — and keep your future in focus.

As we look back on 2025, the problems we solved and wins we celebrated, I'm grateful to Rob for sharing this winning message that can help power us toward our goals.

An experience of a lifetime last night here in Key West with family and close friends. Our dear friends and arranged, ...
12/30/2025

An experience of a lifetime last night here in Key West with family and close friends.
Our dear friends and arranged, as our wedding gift, a private dinner at the historic Little White House of President Harry Truman.

We walked in the footsteps of history-makers and enjoyed dinner at the table where historical legends ate and discussed the future of our world.

What a “diplomatic” and memorable night of conversations and laughs.

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12/30/2025

“This whole process has been surreal in the way it came together.”

John's story is an example of why we do what we do at Starkey Hearing — we give back by providing the gift of hearing.

He says the technology and care our team provided have changed his life in so many ways.

Stay tuned for more stories like this in 2026, and watch John share his experience below.

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12/29/2025

The ear is the new wrist.

Through industry-leading technology in products like , Starkey Hearing is giving hearing healthcare a whole new meaning.

Find my full discussion with Charles Eide on the Cleared For Takeoff Podcast at the link in the comments.

Bill Austin's dedication to others drives both his work at Starkey Hearing and his efforts to improve lives around the w...
12/26/2025

Bill Austin's dedication to others drives both his work at Starkey Hearing and his efforts to improve lives around the world.

He was recently honored with the Medal of the Order of Malta for his exceptional commitment to humanitarian service, moral leadership and dedication to helping those most in need.

He's a shining example of compassion, integrity and servant leadership, and I'm grateful to be continually mentored and inspired by him.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the , our customers and our users. 🎄From greetings and laughter to storytelling a...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the , our customers and our users. 🎄

From greetings and laughter to storytelling and music, the sounds of the season are an important way for us all to connect.

Wishing a memorable holiday to all who celebrate this special time of year.

It's amazing to see what our can accomplish for our community.Gifts surrounded our Wish Tree this year to donate to ...
12/24/2025

It's amazing to see what our can accomplish for our community.

Gifts surrounded our Wish Tree this year to donate to Spare Key, an organization that supports children and families in crisis from experiencing illness or injury.

I know our team's generosity will help make this a special holiday for so many families this season.

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Five years from now, Starkey Hearing is going to be 10 years ahead.That's because our talent is putting in the work to s...
12/23/2025

Five years from now, Starkey Hearing is going to be 10 years ahead.

That's because our talent is putting in the work to set the speed of innovation in our industry and transform the hearing aid experience.

Starkey CTO Achin Bhowmik, Ph.D. and I spoke with Audiology Worldnews about how features like generative AI and Deep Neural Network 360 processing are changing the game in products like .

Read more at the link in the comments.

Achieving excellence without exception requires a team that's committed to hard work.Our Years of Service event is a mem...
12/22/2025

Achieving excellence without exception requires a team that's committed to hard work.

Our Years of Service event is a memorable moment each year to celebrate employees marking important milestones at Starkey Hearing.

I'm grateful to our entire team for the dedication that allows us to lead our industry, innovate new technology and serve our customers better than anyone else.

Tonight, we are taking time for a well-overdue date night and reflecting on a year to remember. Thank you, 2025!
12/18/2025

Tonight, we are taking time for a well-overdue date night and reflecting on a year to remember. Thank you, 2025!

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As the president and CEO of Starkey, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Brandon Sawalich is never satisfied with the status quo. Brandon is pushing Starkey to revolutionize hearing healthcare through technological advancements, bold thinking and building high-performing teams -- leading the industry into a new decade of innovation. As the chairman of the Hearing Industries Association, Brandon works to educate Capitol Hill, government agencies and the public about the important link between hearing loss and overall health and wellness. Through both of these roles, Brandon is committed to giving those with hearing loss the tools to not only hear better, but to live healthier lives. More than 25 years in the hearing industry has taught Brandon that people must always come first. From taking care of your employees to serving your customers better than anyone else to constantly innovating for the betterment of the patient -- it's all about people helping people. No matter how the hearing industry evolves, hearing health starts with the hearing healthcare professional who provides personalized service and care.

Brandon believes in the power of kindness and is involved in a variety of philanthropic and community-based ventures in the Twin Cities and beyond. He is a supporter of Special Olympics Minnesota and is a longtime volunteer with the Starkey Hearing Foundation which provides hearing aids to people in need all over the world. In 2019, Brandon was named to the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Executive Advisory Council. He is also part of Medical Alley's Board of Directors.

Brandon enjoys spending valuable time with his wife Stacy and their two teenage children.