GLOBAL: d&b Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Thilo Ittner as its new Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO), effective 1 January 2026. In this strategic leadership role, he will oversee Technology, Product Management, R&D and Operations, driving a cohesive roadmap that aligns emerging customer demands with future market trajectories. His remit spans key innovation pillars including next-generation loudspeaker design, immersive audio, AI-driven solutions, advanced networking and cloud-enabled platforms, alongside the optimisation of d&b’s global operations and product delivery.

Dr. Ittner joins d&b with an extensive background in technology-centric environments. Most recently, as Managing Director and CTO at elobau, he led technology, end-to-end operations and strategic development, delivering profitable growth and notable gains in quality and cost performance. His earlier tenure at Voith included responsibility for product strategy, major new product launches and organisation-wide transformation initiatives. He also brings insights from his work at McKinsey, where he specialised in product development processes and lean manufacturing for the automotive and assembly sectors. His career highlights include scaling R&D organisations, implementing advanced development methodologies and deploying AI-based systems for complex production control.

“Today’s entertainment technology markets move fast and require cross-disciplinary thinking and acting along the value chain,” says Amnon Harman, d&b group CEO. “With his experience of designing integrated solutions including hardware, electronics and software and his ability to lead global teams, Thilo will further strengthen d&b’s position as a technology and thought leader in professional audio. I am welcoming Thilo to complete our Senior Leadership Team ensuring innovation leadership and customer satisfaction.”

Reflecting on his new role, Dr. Ittner adds: “My focus is about shaping markets and the d&b technology and operations organization through impactful technology, innovation, and leadership. As music plays an important role in my life, I have experienced myself that sound is more than technical perfection – it’s emotion, connection and inspiration. With this in mind, I very much look forward to joining the successful d&b team helping to further elevate d&b’s market position and ensure that innovative technology reach customers with the reliability, excellence and passion they expect from us.”