As Global Artist Relations Director, Chris Stankee will be responsible for all aspects of Sabian's artist program worldwide, including recruitment, development and service. Chris also plays a key role in Product development and Sabian's social media.

As International Artist Relations Manager, Christian Koch is responsible for recruitment, servicing, and developing the Sabian international roster. Christian also plays an important role in product development, and is a regular content contributor to social media and global marketing activities.

Stacey Montgomery-Clark, Sabian VP of Marketing, states:

"Chris and Christian are passionate about what they do. They've learned from the best so they treat artists like family, and with great respect. There isn't an AR team with more credibility and influence anywhere in the industry."

About Chris Stankee
A Berklee grad and industry veteran, Chris Stankee has twenty years of MI experience in retail, teaching, performing and touring professionally. He has made several key signings for Sabian, and has been instrumental in developing many important cymbal models like the Holy China with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Rush drummer Neil Peart jokingly comments:

"Since meeting Chris on my first visit to the Sabian factory in Meductic, New Brunswick, over ten years ago, we have been very good friends. Apart from testing prototype cymbals together and his occasional appearances as guest drum-tech, there have been many requests for promotional appearances, dinner dates, or joining me on motorcycling adventures. Thus I am delighted to see him promoted to this international office - hoping he'll have less time to bother me."

About Christian Koch
Also an industry veteran, Christian Koch won the prestigious Vic Firth award during his tenure with German distributor M&T. He serves as a well-respected advisor to the likes of Dave Weckl, Jojo Mayer, Christoph Schneider and Ralph Salmins, who comments:

"With cymbal sounds, Christian’s deep knowledge and impeccable taste mean that when I’m looking for something, I barely need to describe what I’m after … Christian just knows. This guy is a cymbal sound master and a gentleman and these attributes make him the *perfect* artist relations manager. Congratulations Christian and I hope all those Sabian Artists worldwide enjoy being with you as much as I have done."