Beyerdynamic APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
The Administrative Board of beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG has named Dutchman Edgar van Velzen as the company’s
new Managing Director with effect from 1 June 2017.
Together with Wolfgang Luckhardt long-standing Managing Director, he is now at the helm of the
Heilbronn-based audio specialist.
“We value the extensive experience that Edgar van Velzen brings to the company and are delighted to
have acquired such an accomplished audio industry executive and someone who knows exactly how to
handle the challenges of the digital age,” commented Professor Wolf Michael Nietzer, Chairman of the
Administrative Board of beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG.
“He is an expert in developing global distribution strategies and understands the importance of a strong
brand. He is able to harness his knowledge in order to drive the company forward on the international
stage with innovative product ideas and advance the business as a whole by means of strategically smart
optimisations across the board. We look forward to a successful working relationship with Edgar van
Velzen at beyerdynamic,” he added.
“I am highly motivated when it comes to driving forward the strategic development of the company. The
great thing about beyerdynamic is that the company is a one-stop shop, with both product development
and production under one roof. I am full of admiration for what the workforce and managing director
Wolfgang Luckhardt have achieved in the past few years. Teamwork is a top priority for me, as I believe
that this is the key to success.
Together, we will provide our customers with the best headphones, microphones and conference solutions
and ensure sustainable and profitable growth at the company on the basis of many new and innovative
products,” said Edgar van Velzen.
Edgar van Velzen began his career in 1990 as a product manager at Sony Netherlands, taking on the role
of VP Marketing/Sales at Harman Becker Automotive Systems in 2004. Most recently, he played a key role
in shaping the success of Teufel GmbH as the company’s CEO.