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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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