DirectOut, a provider of professional audio networking and connectivity solutions, has appointed a new three-member management board designed to steer the company’s technological and operational expansion.
The new board comprises Luca Giaroli as chief executive officer (CEO), René In der Stroth as chief financial officer (CFO), and Jan Ehrlich, transitioning from CEO to chief operating officer (COO). The company says this structure is designed to streamline leadership and ensure that its innovative audio technologies are closely aligned with strategic and operational goals.
The management board will also guide DirectOut’s US expansion via DirectOut LLC and oversee collaborations that enhance workflow integrations across the professional audio industry.
Giaroli, who previously served as chief strategy officer and chief solutions officer, has helped to develop DirectOut’s PRODIGY.MP platform and the Audio Solution Model (ASM).
The board sees Giaroli leading strategy, marketing, and sales to support global growth. In der Stroth will manage financial operations as the company expands internationally, while Ehrlich focuses on operational efficiency at the company’s Mittweida headquarters.
Luca Giaroli, CEO, said: “DirectOut has experienced remarkable growth over the past years in people, partners, technologies, and revenue. This evolution brings complexity that requires a broader and more specialized leadership team. We are building something bigger together, not just a company, but a place where innovation meets purpose, and where every team member plays a vital role in our success.”
René In der Stroth, CFO, added: “Joining DirectOut is a unique opportunity to align financial excellence with cutting-edge technology. I am eager to collaborate with this world-class team to drive sustainable growth and maintain our competitive edge in an ever-evolving global market.”
Jan Ehrlich, COO, added: “This is a natural and necessary evolution as we continue to grow. It’s about preparing our company for the opportunities ahead, with better leadership and clearer roles, while giving our team the support they deserve to thrive in their work.”
Chief technology officer Claudio Becker-Foss will continue to work closely with Giaroli to ensure product development and system architecture remain aligned with DirectOut’s strategic direction.
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