DirectOut has announced the formation of a new three-member Management Board, marking a strategic leadership evolution aimed at supporting the company’s rapid international growth and the increasing complexity of the professional audio sector.
The newly appointed Board includes Luca Giaroli as Chief Executive Officer, René In der Stroth as Chief Financial Officer, and Jan Ehrlich, who transitions from his previous role as CEO to Chief Operating Officer. The leadership restructure is designed to create clearer operational focus while positioning the company for sustained expansion across global markets.
Giaroli brings extensive institutional knowledge to the CEO role, having previously served as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Solutions Officer. He played a central role in reshaping DirectOut from a hardware-focused manufacturer into a provider of integrated audio solutions. His leadership was instrumental in the development of the PRODIGY.MP platform and the Audio Solution Model (ASM), both of which have influenced contemporary approaches to digital audio system design and deployment.
“DirectOut has experienced remarkable growth over the past years in people, partners, technologies, and revenue,” explains Giaroli. “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.”
René In der Stroth will lead financial operations, with a focus on aligning fiscal strategy to the company’s accelerated growth trajectory and maintaining competitiveness in a dynamic global market. Meanwhile, Jan Ehrlich will concentrate on operational performance and administrative efficiency from the company’s headquarters in Mittweida, ensuring internal processes scale effectively alongside business growth.
Chief Technology Officer Claudio Becker-Foss will continue to play a critical role, working closely with the CEO to align technological innovation with long-term strategic objectives. His leadership in product development and system architecture remains central to DirectOut’s audio solutions portfolio, reinforcing the performance, flexibility, and reliability standards expected by the professional audio industry.
The new Management Board will guide several major strategic initiatives, including the company’s expansion into the United States through DirectOut LLC and the strengthening of collaborative workflows through key industry integrations. The restructuring signals DirectOut’s commitment to building the leadership capacity required to support its next stage of global development.
