De izda. to right: René In der Stroth, Luca Giaroli and Jan Ehrlich

The provider of professional audio networking and connectivity solutions, DirectOut, renews its board of directors with the incorporation of Luca Giaroli as executive director (CEO), René In der Stroth as CFO (CFO) y Jan Ehrlich, Moving from his previous role as CEO to COO (COO).

This strategic evolution prepares the company to face its extraordinary global growth and the increasing complexity of the professional audio market.. Luca Giaroli, who previously held the key positions of Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Solutions Officer at DirectOut, has played a fundamental role in the company's transformation, which has gone from being a hardware-focused manufacturer to becoming a world leader in integrated audio solutions. He is the visionary behind Prodigy.mp and Audio Solution Model (ASM), a concept that has redefined the approach to the design and implementation of digital audio systems.

DirectOut has experienced notable growth in recent years in terms of personnel, partners, technologies and income, explains Giaroli. “This evolution entails a complexity that requires a broader and more specialized management team.. Together we are building something bigger, not just a company, but a place where innovation meets purpose and where each team member plays a fundamental role in our success”.

The new board of directors has Giaroli at the head of the strategy, marketing and sales to drive DirectOut expansion. At the same time, In der Stroth You will manage financial operations adapted to the rapid growth of the company, while Jan Ehrlich will ensure operational excellence and administrative efficiency from the headquarters in Mittweida.

“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 advantage in an ever-evolving global market.”, reconoce In der Stroth.

“This is a natural and necessary evolution as we continue to grow”, adds Ehrlich. “It's about preparing our company for the opportunities that lie ahead., with better leadership and clearer roles, while providing our team with the support they deserve to thrive in their work”.

To drive the company's long-term strategic objectives, the technology director, Claudio Becker-Foss, will work in close synergy with the CEO, Luca Giaroli, ensuring that technological innovation remains deeply aligned with DirectOut's overall strategic direction. The leadership of Becker-Foss in product development and systems architecture will continue to be a cornerstone of the company's audio solutions, guaranteeing the highest standards of performance, flexibility and reliability expected by the industry.

Finally, it should be noted that the new board of directors will oversee DirectOut's strategic initiatives., including your expansion in the United States through DirectOut LLC and the strengthening collaborative workflows through key industry integrations.

By, 20 Feb, 2026, Section: Audio, Business

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