Alliance Entertainment Promotes Seven Executives to Senior Vice President Roles

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Alliance Entertainment (Nasdaq: AENT) has announced the promotion of seven executives to Senior Vice President roles across key business functions. The promotions include Dean Tabaac (AMPED Distribution), Gustavo Bello (International Sales), Alex Jimenez (Import Services), Ian Ching and Sandy Marsans (Information Technology), Alia Hussain Baksh (Finance/Controller), and Tony Timpano (Business and Legal Affairs).

These strategic appointments align with Alliance's focus on driving sales growth, operational efficiency, expanding exclusive content capabilities, and scaling its capital-light fulfillment platform. The promoted executives bring extensive industry experience, with several having decades-long tenures at the company.

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• Strategic strengthening of senior leadership team across critical business functions
• Executives bring extensive industry experience with proven track records
• International expansion into over 70 markets under Bello's leadership
• Focus on capital-light growth and margin expansion
• Enhanced technological infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities

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Promotions span sales, fulfillment, IT, finance, and legal functions — critical areas fueling capital-efficient expansion in licensed collectibles and physical media

PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment (Nasdaq: AENT), a premier distributor and fulfillment partner of entertainment and pop culture collectibles, is pleased to announce the promotion of seven accomplished executives to Senior Vice President roles. These appointments reflect Alliance’s commitment to driving sales growth, operational efficiency, expanding exclusive content capabilities, and scaling its capital-light fulfillment platform, all key contributors to the company’s margin expansion and strategic growth in the collectibles ecosystem.

These promotions underscore the company’s strategic focus on innovation, global expansion, and technological advancement. Each of the newly appointed Senior Vice Presidents have played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s success and are well-positioned to lead its next phase of growth. Their collective experience, institutional knowledge, and leadership will be instrumental as Alliance continues to grow sales, streamline operations and strengthens its global footprint.

“Alliance’s momentum is grounded in sales growth, operational discipline, exclusive content, and scalable infrastructure,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment. “These promotions recognize the leaders who are driving our continued evolution. Their work spans sales, fulfillment automation, data infrastructure, content partnerships, and financial execution. Each of these executives plays a mission-critical role as we continue building a stronger, more agile business with expanding opportunities for growth and long-term value creation.”

Dean Tabaac – Senior Vice President, AMPED Distribution
Dean brings decades of executive-level experience in music industry management, sales, marketing, and distribution. Since assuming leadership of AMPED in 2013, he has consistently driven revenue and profitability growth, transforming AMPED into a premier music distribution company. A ten-time recipient of Billboard’s Indie Power Player Award, Dean previously held a senior executive role at SONY/Red for over 15 years, where he helped shape the independent distribution landscape.

Gustavo Bello – Senior Vice President, International Sales
With a remarkable 40-year tenure at Alliance, Gustavo has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic insight in global entertainment distribution. His efforts have expanded the company’s reach into over 70 international markets, building long-standing relationships with key partners across the industry. Gustavo’s deep understanding of international trade and market dynamics continues to be a driving force behind Alliance’s global success.

Alex Jimenez – Senior Vice President, Import Services
Alex has dedicated his entire professional career to the music industry, beginning with Bassin Distributors in 1986. He played a pivotal role in expanding Alliance’s international division and later founded its imports division, establishing direct relationships with partners in 28 countries. His leadership has been instrumental in managing tens of thousands of SKUs across global audio and video formats, and he continues to collaborate closely with the AMPED Distribution team on global projects.

Ian Ching – Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Ian began his career in entertainment distribution with a pioneering e-commerce startup that became the first eBay seller worldwide to reach 100,000 positive feedback ratings. He joined Super D in 2006 as a Developer/DBA and transitioned to Alliance in 2013 through acquisition. Ian has since led transformative IT initiatives, helping the company scale its infrastructure and capabilities. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton and is known for his forward-thinking approach and collaborative leadership.

Sandy Marsans – Senior Vice President, Information Technology
With over three decades of IT experience, Sandy has played a critical role in enhancing Alliance’s IT operations. As VP of IT, Sandy has overseen the company’s cybersecurity initiatives and ensured compliance with public company standards. Sandy’s leadership has been essential in modernizing systems, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the company’s technological advancement. Sandy holds a Bachelor of Science from Miami Dade College.

Alia Hussain Baksh – Senior Vice President, Finance/Controller
Alia has built a distinguished 30-year career at Alliance Entertainment, beginning as a Staff Accountant in 1995. Her steady advancement and deep expertise in financial operations have been instrumental in driving financial discipline and supporting growth initiatives. Known for her leadership, attention to detail, and institutional knowledge, Alia has mentored future finance leaders and played a key role in the company’s financial strategy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bentley University.

Tony Timpano – Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs
Tony is a 35-year veteran of the entertainment industry, having held senior legal and business affairs roles at Sony Music/RED Distribution, Edel GmbH, and Icon Entertainment. As General Counsel, he provides strategic legal guidance to support Alliance’s innovation, protect its assets, and foster a culture of compliance. Tony is a graduate of Tufts University and the University of Baltimore School of Law and is widely respected for his pragmatic and forward-looking legal counsel.

Bruce Ogilvie, Chairman of Alliance Entertainment, added, “These individuals have consistently demonstrated excellence, strategic vision, and a commitment to our values. Their elevation to Senior Vice President is a testament to their impact and the confidence we have in their continued contributions.”

As Alliance Entertainment advances its position at the center of the collectibles and home entertainment ecosystem, the company remains focused on capital-light growth, expanding exclusive IP access, and deepening its role as a preferred omnichannel partner for the world’s top entertainment brands. With a strengthened leadership team in place, Alliance is well-positioned to drive margin-accretive growth, scale direct-to-consumer operations, and deliver durable value to shareholders.

About Alliance Entertainment
Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 325,000 unique in-stock SKUs — including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games — Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. The company’s growing collectibles portfolio includes Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive licensing partnerships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance is a trusted partner to the world’s top entertainment brands and retailers. Our omnichannel platform connects collectors and fans to the products, franchises, and experiences they love — across formats and generations. For more information, visit www.aent.com.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks and failure by Alliance to meet the covenant requirements of its revolving credit facility, including a fixed charge coverage ratio; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility, including Alliance’s recent breach of the covenant requirements, could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; risk that the COVID-19 pandemic, and local, state, and federal responses to addressing the pandemic may have an adverse effect on our business operations, as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

For investor inquiries, please contact:
Dave Gentry
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1-407-644-4256
AENT@redchip.com

FAQ

Who are the new Senior Vice Presidents at Alliance Entertainment (AENT)?

Alliance Entertainment promoted seven executives: Dean Tabaac (AMPED Distribution), Gustavo Bello (International Sales), Alex Jimenez (Import Services), Ian Ching and Sandy Marsans (IT), Alia Hussain Baksh (Finance), and Tony Timpano (Legal Affairs).

What is Alliance Entertainment's (AENT) strategic focus with these promotions?

The promotions align with Alliance's focus on driving sales growth, operational efficiency, expanding exclusive content capabilities, and scaling its capital-light fulfillment platform.

How many international markets does Alliance Entertainment (AENT) operate in?

Under Gustavo Bello's leadership, Alliance Entertainment has expanded into over 70 international markets.

What is AMPED Distribution's role in Alliance Entertainment (AENT)?

AMPED Distribution, led by Dean Tabaac since 2013, is Alliance Entertainment's premier music distribution division that has consistently driven revenue and profitability growth.

What experience do the new Alliance Entertainment (AENT) SVPs bring?

The executives bring extensive experience, including Gustavo Bello's 40-year tenure, Alia Baksh's 30 years in finance, Tony Timpano's 35 years in entertainment law, and Dean Tabaac's recognition as a ten-time Billboard Indie Power Player.