Edward Anchel Bio

Mr. Anchel was the founder, President and CEO of Sparkomatic Corporation, a leading manufacturer of car stereo and automotive speaker systems sold worldwide to automotive aftermarket chains and retailers. In 1984, Mr. Anchel acquired Altec Lansing, a leading global supplier of audio systems to computer manufacturers and retailers and the leading brand of portable and powered audio systems. Altec Lansing was recently sold to Plantronics for $166 million. Mr. Anchel is a Director of Three Springs Bottling Company and serves on the Penn State University’s SMEAL College of Business Board of Advisors, and has been named as both a Distinguished Alum and as an Alumni Fellow.