HK Audio founder and MD Lothar Stamer has announced a new internal team to take over management of the company and lead ‘a strategically planned and sustainable generational change’.
The future management team comprises three long-standing executives who have played key roles in HK Audio – Christian Jordan, Chief Sales Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Holger Kartes, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operations Officer, and Stefan Persch, Chief Financial Officer. Management tasks will be transferred to the new team from the beginning of 2026.
Jordan has been responsible for HK Audio’s international sales and marketing strategy for many years and has contributed significantly to the global positioning of the brand. Kartes manages the value chain from production and the global supply chain to the consistent further development of Made in Germany product and system solutions. As CFO, Persch brings comprehensive expertise in the areas of finance, controlling and corporate management to the table and ensures economic stability and sustainable growth.
‘HK Audio has always been more than just a company to me – it is an idea, an attitude and a promise to our customers,’ says Stamer. ‘With Christian Jordan, Holger Kartes and Stefan Persch, we are handing over responsibility to a team that knows the brand, the market and our values down to the last detail. I am convinced that HK Audio is excellently positioned for the future with this leadership.’
‘We are taking on this task with great respect for what has been achieved and with a clear view of what lies ahead,’ a team statement says.‘HK Audio is on an international growth trajectory. Our joint task will be to further build on this momentum – with strong products, reliable partnerships and a clear strategic focus.’
HK Audio is clear about its ambition to maintaining an important role in the international pro audio market. The planned change in leadership marks the next step in the development of a company after four decades in business, equipping it for the future.
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