d&b group, the parent company of d&b audiotechnik, has announced that it is reorganising its leadership: Effective January 1, 2026, Amnon Harman will step down as chief executive officer after more than 11 years, handing over the role to Jaakko Kaivonen, the current chief revenue officer.
The company says that Amnon Harman has been instrumental in shaping its development since 2014. In that time, the company has expanded internationally and both revenue and headcount have more than quadrupled.
Amnon Harman said: “It has been a great pleasure, honour, and also a responsibility to help shape d&b over the past 11 years into the leading audio technology company we are today. Together with many brilliant minds inside and outside of d&b, we have advanced the company strategically, culturally, and financially.
“The foundation for further growth has been laid, and for me the time has come to pass responsibility for the next growth phase into safe hands. I am convinced that with his experience, international perspective, and deep understanding of our customers and culture, Jaakko is the right CEO to lead d&b into a strong future.”
Although Amnon Harman is handing over the responsibility of leading the company, he will remain closely connected to d&b as shareholder. After ensuring the transition until the end of the year, he will join the d&b supervisory board in January and will continue to support the management team and the investors in this capacity.
Jaakko Kaivonen joined the d&b group in early 2025 and, as chief revenue officer, has been responsible for global sales and customer activities. Previously, he gained extensive international management experience in leading global sales and business organisations.
Kaivonen added: “I would like to thank Amnon for his trust and close collaboration during my time at d&b so far. d&b has a unique culture, outstanding people, and a strong product portfolio. I look forward to working with our customers, the management team and all colleagues to shape the next phase of our development – with a focus on innovation, market proximity, and sustainable growth.”
