Kalle Hvidt Nielsen: DPA Microphones

DPA Microphones has appointed Kalle Hvidt Nielsen as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding interim CEO, Thorsten Reuber, who has managed the company since January 2016. Nielsen takes up his new poition on 1 September.

Nielsen brings more than 15 years of experience in directing technology-focused Danish companies including Topsil Semiconductor Materials A/S, where he held the CEO position since 2011. Previously, he occupied CEO positions at Bang & Olufsen and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement. During his time at the latter two companies, he gained extensive knowledge of running businesses in the high-quality audio business, which will bring value to DPA.

‘Kalle Hvidt Nielsen is a proven executive, who has managed to inspire the companies he has led as well as delivered both short-term and long-term growth,’ says Karsten Langer, Chairman of the Board of Directors for DPA Microphones. ‘We are fortunate to welcome such a strong leader to the company. I am sure he will be a driving force behind DPA’s next period of growth.’

‘DPA sets the standard for professional-quality microphone solutions and I am thrilled to lead the company as it continues to innovate the audio industry,’ Nielsen says.

More: www.dpamicrophones.com

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