Welcome to d&b audiotechnik. Our management.
Our company is led by a dynamic and experienced management team, with each member contributing unique perspectives, industry experience, and leadership skills.
We invite you to find out more about the people who, together with the entire d&b audiotechnik team, work passionately every day to secure the success and future of our company.
Amnon Harman
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Amnon has led the company since July 2014 and is responsible for strategy development and execution.
Before joining d&b, he held senior management positions at AUGUSTA Technologie AG, Novell, SUSE Linux, Deutsche Bank and Arthur D. Little. He holds two degrees in aeronautical engineering and industrial engineering and management and has more than twenty-five years of experience in the fields of audio, software, electronics and consulting.
Jens Nilsson
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Jens has been Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director at d&b since December 2017, responsible for Finance, Sales Finance, IT and Facility Management.
Originally from Sweden, Jens has been working in Germany for more than twenty years. He brings management experience from roles in finance and controlling, as well as sales and marketing. Jens graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Gothenburg.
Jaakko Kaivonen
CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)
Jaakko Kaivonen leads the global commercial strategy at d&b audiotechnik, with a strong focus on revenue growth, customer service and market expansion.
Having held senior management functions in global B2B organizations such as ASSA ABLOY Group and KONE Corporation, Jaakko brings a strong international perspective to his work. His extensive experience in leading global sales structures and managing large, fast-growing business units, are instrumental in driving d&b audiotechnik‘s growth.
James Gallagher-Powell
CSO (Chief Strategy Officer)
James Gallagher-Powell plays a pivotal role in defining the long-term strategic direction of the d&b group, driving and overseeing M&A initiatives to support growth and innovation, while steering the company towards new opportunities and solidifying its market leading position.
Prior to joining d&b, James held senior strategic and financial leadership roles at globally recognized organizations including PwC and CSM Sports & Entertainment/Wasserman Group. His deep expertise in strategic planning, finance, and operational excellence is instrumental in expanding the offerings of the d&b group and elevating the customer experience.
Nicola Wagener
CPSO (Chief People & Sustainability Officer)
Nicola Wagener is an experienced executive with strong business expertise and a focus on transformation and strategy. In her dual role, she plays a fundamental part in orchestrating d&b for its next phase of growth, placing people and sustainability at the heart of shaping a future-ready and responsible business.
For more than 20 years, she has worked at the intersection of business, strategy, and people — first as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, then driving corporate strategy at thyssenkrupp, and later leadership advisor at ghSMART. Across these roles, she has consistently helped organisations turn strategy into action and guided teams through complex change.
Andreas Gall
CDO (Chief Digital Officer)
Passionate about innovation, Andreas „Andi” Gall has a longstanding connection with d&b and is committed to maximising the impact of digital technologies to ensure a prosperous future. Under the guiding principle “AI needs AI” (Artificial Intelligence needs Analogue Intelligence), Andi is spearheading the digital transformation at d&b.
Andi Gall brings more than three decades of experience in the media, event, and brand content industries, making him exceptionally well-suited to guide the digital strategy of d&b. His background includes senior management roles at Antenne Bayern, RTL and ORF. He is the CEO and founder of Human-Centric-Innovators GmbH and spent almost 15 years as the founding Co-CEO/Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Red Bull Media House.