Ampetronic | Listen Technologies CEO Maile Keone Recognized as a Utah Business 2026 CEO of the Year Honoree
Keone has established Ampetronic | Listen Technologies as the leader in assistive listening and communication solutions that deliver inclusive audio experiences for everyone.
Utah Business, highlighting the ideas, innovations, and people behind Utah’s business success stories, has named Ampetronic | Listen Technologies CEO Maile Keone a 2026 CEO of the Year Honoree. Each year, the publication celebrates Utah CEOs who have led their organizations with vision, courage, and determination, and who have made it their mission to elevate the way business is done in Utah.
Integrating two established brands committed to making audio accessible for everyone
Keone has been instrumental in driving transformational and financial growth of Bluffdale-based Listen Technologies, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions. In 2025, she led the successful integration of Listen Technologies and Ampetronic, a UK-based global leader in hearing loop systems. Listen Technologies and Ampetronic are both part of Allvida, a family of companies focused on accessibility.
Read more about Listen Technologies’ partnership with Ampetronic and their combined portfolio of assistive listening and communication solutions here.
Allvida commented on LinkedIn: “Since Listen Technologies and Ampetronic began collaborating within Allvida, the partnership has deepened significantly. Maile has taken on the leadership of both companies and successfully unified them into one aligned organization across the U.S. and the U.K. Under [Maile’s] leadership, the business has grown well beyond expectations.”
Ampetronic | Listen Technologies launched the world’s first assistive listening solution based on Auracast™ broadcast audio
Keone guided Ampetronic | Listen Technologies in introducing breakthrough technology that supports their shared mission to increase audio accessibility for everyone. In 2025, the brands launched Auri™, the world’s first Auracast™ broadcast audio-based solution for assistive listening.
Auri™ makes audio more accessible for everyone. The system has opened exciting new opportunities for Ampetronic | Listen Technologies. Auri™ has won several industry awards and is installed in multiple venues around the world, from transit centers, stadiums, and concert halls to houses of worship and universities.
Read about how Auri helps people hear and engage in venues here.
Keone is committed to principled leadership and sustainable growth
During Keone’s tenure as CEO, she has expanded the Ampetronic | Listen Technologies global footprint and positioned the company for durable success. Recent distribution partnerships have increased its presence in India and the Middle East. The company also continues to build its executive leadership team to support this growth and expansion.
As a leader, Keone fosters innovation through trust, accountability, and speed. She has unified teams across regions and empowered them to challenge legacy thinking and execute decisively.
Keone’s leadership philosophy: “Success is building something that lasts, while making decisions that are thoughtful and principled – even when they’re hard.”
Utah Business recognized Keone and 2026 CEO of the Year Honorees at an awards ceremony at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 31, 2026.
