Mitchell Klein

Executive Director
Z-Wave Alliance

Mitchell Klein is the Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance, a rapidly growing technology alliance focused on the smart home / IoT.  The Z-Wave Alliance is a consortium of global leading companies, with 450+ members, dedicated to delivering affordable, interoperable, easy-to-use, wireless home control products and applications to the everyday consumer. 

Prior to this role, Mitchell was the director of business development for Universal Remote Control, where he was a key member of the senior team that transformed the company from a remote control company to a smart home integration system supplier, developing multi-level strategies for new products, dealer acquisition and dealer training.

The CEO at the award-winning integration firm Media Systems for 14 years, Mitchell also co-founded industry consulting firm StayTuned LLC and launched CEDIA’s certification program, it’s first regional events and media tours as its two-term president. In these positions, he elevated each company by developing unique approaches to drive sales, launch products and coordinate teams across departments.

Mitchell is a CEDIA Fellow, former President and currently committee chair and has been a feature columnist for Technology Integrator, Systems Contractor News, and Residential Systems; a blogger on CEPro.com, a guest on AV Nation video podcasts and a speaker at Parks Connections and numerous IoT events worldwide.