d&b Group
Germany
www.dbaudio.com/global/enAbout d&b Group
d&b audiotechnik (part of d&b Group) is a German professional audio equipment manufacturer founded on April 18, 1981, by Jürgen Daubert and Rolf Belz in Korb near Stuttgart. Currently headquartered in Backnang, Germany, the company has evolved from a loudspeaker manufacturer to a premier event technology company with over 1,000 employees globally. d&b is internationally regarded as a leading company for sound reinforcement systems in installed and mobile applications, renowned for quality construction, service standards, system integration principles, and pioneering technological development. The d&b Group provides professional audio technology and end-to-end Audio, Video, Light & Media (AVLM) solutions for live entertainment through d&b audiotechnik and d&b solutions subsidiaries. Select global customers include Sydney Opera House, Amsterdam Arena, Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, BBC, and ITV Sport. In July 2023, Providence Equity Partners acquired majority interest from previous owner Ardian, continuing the company's expansion trajectory under new ownership while maintaining existing management leadership.
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d&b Group Announces Leadership Transition
The d&b Group, a renowned professional audio technology company, has announced a planned leadership transition effective January 1, 2026.
Current CEO Amnon Harman, who has served for over 11 years, will step down, handing the role to Jaakko Kaivonen, the current Chief Revenue Officer.
During Harman's tenure, d&b's revenue and workforce have quadrupled, marking significant growth and international expansion in the professional audio sector.
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