Latin America. DirectOut appointed a new Board of Directors composed of three members. This strategic evolution prepares the company to face its global growth and the increasing complexity of the professional audio market.
The new Board of Directors is composed of Luca Giaroli as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), René In der Stroth as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Jan Ehrlich, who moves from his previous position of CEO to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Giaroli, who previously held the key positions of Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Solutions Officer at DirectOut, has been instrumental in transforming the company from a hardware-centric manufacturer to a global leader in embedded audio solutions. He is the visionary behind PRODIGY. MP and Audio Solution Model (ASM™), a revolutionary concept that has redefined the approach to the design and implementation of digital audio systems.
"DirectOut has experienced remarkable growth in recent years in terms of people, partners, technologies and revenue," explained Giaroli. "This evolution entails a complexity that requires a larger, more specialized leadership team. Together we are building something bigger, not just a company, but a place where innovation meets purpose, and where every team member plays a vital role in our success."
The new board sees Giaroli leading strategy, marketing and sales to drive DirectOut's expansion. Simultaneously, In der Stroth will manage financial operations adapted to the company's rapid growth, while Ehrlich will ensure operational excellence and administrative efficiency from the Mittweida headquarters.
"Joining DirectOut is a unique opportunity to align financial excellence with cutting-edge technology. I look forward to collaborating with this world-class team to drive sustainable growth and maintain our competitive edge in an ever-evolving global market," says In der Stroth.
"This is a natural and necessary evolution as we continue to grow," Ehrlich adds. It's about preparing our company for future opportunities, with better leadership and clearer roles, while also giving our team the support they deserve to thrive in their work.
To drive the company's long-term strategic goals, Chief Technology Officer Claudio Becker-Foss will work closely with Chief Executive Officer Luca Giaroli, ensuring that technology innovation remains in line with DirectOut's overall strategic direction. Becker-Foss' leadership in product development and system architecture remains a fundamental pillar of the company's Audio Solutions, ensuring the highest standards of performance, flexibility and reliability that the industry expects.
Together, the new Board of Directors will oversee DirectOut's strategic initiatives, including its expansion into the U.S. through DirectOut LLC and strengthening collaborative workflows through key industry integrations.
In the photo, from left to right: René In der Stroth, Luca Giaroli and Jan Ehrlich.
