Eden Prairie, Minnesota (March 13, 2025) – Starkey, a global leader in hearing technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Sasaki-Miraglia, Au.D., as the new Business Excellence Director. With more than 23 years of experience in the hearing healthcare industry at major manufacturers, Sasaki has a proven track record of developing successful business strategies, training programs, and educational initiatives that drive growth for our professionals and improve patient care. She is deeply committed to enhancing patient care, a passion that began during her time as an Audiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Throughout her career, Sasaki has worked closely with hearing professionals, manufacturers, and industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions that enhance clinical outcomes and business success. She has led professional development initiatives, spearheaded business enablement programs, and played a key role in fostering industry-wide collaboration. Her deep expertise in both clinical and business operations make her uniquely suited to support and educate Starkey’s expansive network.
As Business Excellence Director, Sasaki will serve as a key link between Starkey’s U.S. Commercial, Audibel, and Marketing teams. Her primary focus will be leading our efforts in transforming complex processes related to patient care, workflow, marketing, and efficiency into actionable development content and coaching for Starkey’s professional networks. This initiative will help ensure that hearing professionals are equipped with the latest insights and tools to optimize patient care and business success.
“Jodi’s extensive industry experience and track record of success make her the perfect fit for this role,” said Kyle Acker, Au.D, Vice President of U.S. Commercial Sales at Starkey. “She has spent more than two decades helping hearing care professionals thrive, and her ability to bridge clinical knowledge with marketing strategies will be instrumental in strengthening our network, enhancing our educational offerings, and ultimately helping patients hear better so they can live better.”
This appointment comes as Starkey continues to invest heavily in business development and education to support its exclusive member networks. Through expanded training, cutting-edge tools, and strategic leadership, Starkey remains committed to empowering hearing healthcare professionals with the resources they need to thrive in an evolving industry.
About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com.
