Brendon Stead

Brendon Stead is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in product development and engineering. Currently serving as SVP of Product Development and Engineering at HARMAN International since September 2025, Brendon previously held significant leadership roles at companies such as Masimo and Sound United, where expertise in innovation and engineering was demonstrated. Brendon also contributed as an official member of the Forbes Technology Council from August 2019 to October 2025. Educationally, Brendon holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from UC Santa Barbara and has a notable history at D+M Group, Altec Lansing, and Harman International, where impactful contributions to product engineering and management have been established over a career spanning over two decades.