RIK Parkinson from Pioneer DJ Moves to Denon DJ

Published in Nov-Dec 2020 Issue

Rik Parkinson

DJ Industry Veteran Rik Parkinson has joined Denon DJ as Director of Strategic Product Development. After 15 years with Pioneer DJ, Parkinson’s expertise will drive DENON DJ to new heights of innovation and performance.

Denon DJ recently announced the move saying in this newly created position, Parkinson will work with the team of product and marketing professionals to build on the success of recent products like the Denon DJ Prime 4 and the SC5000M media player. Parkinson brings with him a wealth of intense DJ industry experience. His in-depth knowledge of the market coupled with his technical product expertise gives Parkinson a unique vantage point from which he will help further the expansion and innovation of DENON DJ’s product line-up.

Pat Sullivan, President of inMusic said, “Rik is a perfect fit for the product-focused culture at DENON DJ. When the opportunity to work with Rik presented itself, it was a no brainer that he would be a great addition to our very experienced DJ team for a market that is growing rapidly for us. He brings a lifelong passion for the DJ community and a true understanding of its rapidly evolving landscape. His experience and knowledge of the market, combined with DENON DJ’s respected products and innovative technologies, will help us create game-changing products for the future DJ. We couldn’t be more excited to see what Rik will do at DENON DJ.”