Brandon Sawalich

Brandon Sawalich Starkey President and CEO. Hearing technology so intelligent, it’s superhuman. Now, Starkey’s era of excellence without exception continues.

As the President and CEO of Starkey, the global leader in advanced hearing technology, we are setting the speed of innovation. 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 more than 5,000 employees around the world is not to be the biggest; it is to be the best. That starts with product performance, quality, and on-time delivery with the best customer service in the industry. Most recently, Starkey announced the world’s most cutting-edge hearing aid and set a new standard once again. From life-changing health monitoring features to industry-leading sound quality powered by AI, Omega AI is providing superhuman hearing that's more efficient and more powerful than ever before. This innovation is in line with our vision that 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 to build caring products that connect people through better hearing. It all starts with caring. 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 legacy built, future driven – we see the future long before it arrives.

is leading a new era of Intelligent Hearing.The future of hearing is here, and it was powerful to celebrate this trans...
03/06/2026

is leading a new era of Intelligent Hearing.

The future of hearing is here, and it was powerful to celebrate this transformative technology in person with the Starkey Japan team.

From Omega AI's industry-best sound quality to its power and processing, I know this innovation will continue to change lives around the world.

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03/06/2026

It’s going to be a great day with Starkey Japan, so I’m breaking in my new, one-of-a-kind set of blue hearing tech.

My friend Daymond John wears his bright red set of because he loves the advanced technology and wants to combat the stigma of hearing loss, and I can’t wait to showcase our newest flagship technology and show my Starkey pride as we launch Omega AI in Japan.

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What's best for the patient is best for the customer is best for Starkey.That mindset applies to every corner of Starkey...
03/05/2026

What's best for the patient is best for the customer is best for Starkey.

That mindset applies to every corner of Starkey Hearing, including how our industry-leading, life-changing products are produced.

Nate Johnson, Vice President of Product Management, explains how the Voice of the Customer plays a crucial role in 's manufacturing process in an interview with AudiologyOnline.

Find his perspective at the link in the comments.

Starkey Hearing is relentless in our pursuit of excellence around the world.Visiting our new state-of-the-art APAC facil...
03/04/2026

Starkey Hearing is relentless in our pursuit of excellence around the world.

Visiting our new state-of-the-art APAC facility is a special moment — and an important one in our work to support our teams and customers worldwide.

It's all part of our goal to transform and drive .

03/03/2026

From communities to classrooms, we believe in helping people of all ages .

Starkey Hearing is proud to be the inaugural partner for UNICEF's Children With Disabilities Fund, which helps support hearing, vision and developmental healthcare for children in underserved parts of the world.

Thank you to the World Health Organization (WHO) for spotlighting this issue during , and to all those making better hearing happen around the world.

Learn more about this important partnership with UNICEF in this full episode and accompanying blog links in the comments.

03/03/2026

Looking forward to spending time with the global this week.

We are in Asia to celebrate important milestones and the groundbreaking advancements in Omega AI that we're bringing to our international customers.

Stay tuned for more updates!

02/26/2026

Challenge the "because."

"That's how we've always done it" isn't a good enough reason for me.

Whether it's in business or in life, trying new things is where innovation, growth and opportunities happen.

Watch my full conversation with Charles Eide on this topic and more at the link in the comments.

Cleared For Takeoff Podcast

Our commitment to innovation means we're always finding new opportunities to enhance our leading products.With features ...
02/25/2026

Our commitment to innovation means we're always finding new opportunities to enhance our leading products.

With features like Auracast Assistant, Google Fast Pair and Push to Talk, we're helping people better connect with their world.

Learn more about these exciting new updates below.

Bill Austin has built a legacy of caring, hearing excellence and service, and I am honored to be a part of leading his v...
02/25/2026

Bill Austin has built a legacy of caring, hearing excellence and service, and I am honored to be a part of leading his vision and values forward at Starkey.

As a leader, teacher and mentor, he inspires me to be better every day.

Today, on his birthday, he is 7,816 miles away doing exactly what he wants to do, and personally changing hundreds of people's lives through better hearing.

Happy birthday, Bill. Thank you for the impact you’ve made on my life and the millions of others you have changed over six decades.

A key to being successful in business is knowing your customers' needs and building strong and lasting relationships. Pe...
02/24/2026

A key to being successful in business is knowing your customers' needs and building strong and lasting relationships. People want to do business with people they know and trust.

From helpful insights to important recognitions, CEO Circle Summit is a moment to show the appreciation Starkey Hearing has for our customers and partners.

Thank you to all our CEO Circle members who joined us in Scottsdale last week.

Our relentless pursuit of excellence isn’t just a slogan on a wall. It’s a mindset instilled within to better support our customers and the patients they serve.

Jessica and I wish a happy birthday to an inspiring business leader and a wonderful friend.It's been exciting to see Day...
02/23/2026

Jessica and I wish a happy birthday to an inspiring business leader and a wonderful friend.

It's been exciting to see Daymond John's impact as a Starkey Hearing ambassador, and I'm grateful for the friendship we've built.

Thank you, Daymond, for helping me and so many others continue to learn, grow and innovate through your example.

The Starkey Hearing CEO Circle is comprised of dedicated and successful business leaders who are influential in the hear...
02/20/2026

The Starkey Hearing CEO Circle is comprised of dedicated and successful business leaders who are influential in the hearing industry.

Every year, I provide an updated State of Starkey to this group of leaders, and this year I enjoyed updating everyone on our growth, what's next in 2026 and 's future-focused plan for the decade ahead.

The State of Starkey is strong, and we're only getting started!

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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.