GLOBAL: At a moment of sustained global momentum and increasing market complexity, DirectOut has announced a significant evolution of its leadership structure, reinforcing its long-term strategy as a benchmark provider of professional audio system connectivity and integrated audio solutions. The company has formally appointed a new three-member Management Board designed to support its extraordinary growth trajectory, while simultaneously strengthening strategic, operational and market-facing capabilities across the organisation.

The newly formed Management Board comprises Luca Giaroli as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), René In Der Stroth as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Jan Ehrlich, who transitions from his previous role as CEO into the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Having previously served as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Solutions Officer, Giaroli has played a central role in reshaping DirectOut from a hardware-centric manufacturer into a global leader in integrated audio solutions. He is also the visionary behind the PRODIGY.MP platform and the Audio Solution Model (ASM™), a concept that has fundamentally redefined approaches to digital audio system design and implementation across complex professional environments.

Commenting on the leadership transition, Giaroli explained, “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.”

Under the new structure, Giaroli will spearhead strategy, marketing and sales to fuel DirectOut’s continued expansion, while In Der Stroth will oversee financial operations tailored to the demands of rapid global growth, and Ehrlich will focus on operational excellence and administrative efficiency from the company’s headquarters in Mittweida.

René In Der Stroth underscored the opportunity ahead, stating, “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 added context to the transition, noting, “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.”

Supporting this renewed management framework, Chief Technology Officer Claudio Becker-Foss will continue to work in close synergy with Giaroli, ensuring that technological innovation remains closely aligned with DirectOut’s overarching strategic direction. Becker-Foss’s leadership in product development and system architecture remains a cornerstone of the company’s Audio Solutions, safeguarding the performance, flexibility and reliability standards that have become synonymous with the DirectOut name. Collectively, the Management Board will oversee key strategic initiatives, including the company’s US expansion through DirectOut LLC and the strengthening of collaborative workflows via deeper industry integrations.

In parallel with the board-level changes, DirectOut has further reinforced its global growth strategy with the appointment of Giacomo Previ as Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships. A highly accomplished strategist with more than 30 years in the professional audio sector, Previ will lead the company’s global marketing direction while driving high-level industry alliances. His career spans eight years managing OEM Sales at Powersoft, a 14-year tenure as Director of Sales and Marketing at 18 Sound, and earlier roles in product management and marketing communications at Mackie Designs and RCF, giving him extensive insight into international audio markets and partnership-driven growth.

Announcing the appointment, Giaroli commented, “I am personally and professionally excited to welcome Giacomo Previ to our team. Having known him for many years, I have always admired his deep market insight and his unique ability to connect technology with business opportunities. His arrival is a game-changer for DirectOut, ensuring that our innovative spirit is matched by a world-class strategic vision as we expand our global footprint.”

In his new role, Previ will focus on strengthening brand equity and market penetration for DirectOut’s Audio Solution Model, while leveraging his global network to cultivate strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers and foster product marketing innovation that bridges engineering excellence with market-driven needs.

Reflecting on the move, Previ stated, “DirectOut is renowned for its uncompromising quality and engineering innovation. I am thrilled to join the team at a time when the company is leading the way with AI-enhanced technological innovations. My goal is to help DirectOut reach its full potential as the ultimate solution for managing complex audio systems, ensuring that our audio solutions remain at the heart of the world’s most demanding professional networks.”