Jamie Dunn takes over as CEO of Lawo

Theirs appoints Jamie Dunn as chief executive officer (CEO). Dunn joined Lawo in 2011 and has served as ‘Vorstand’ and Deputy CEO since 2024.

As CEO, Jamie Dunn will play a key role in the continued development of the German technology group. His long career in the company, his deep knowledge of the market and his global experience constitute a solid foundation for the future.

Dunn highlights that "Lawo's strength has always been rooted in its people, its partnerships, its values ​​and its commitment to innovation. I am honored to lead the next chapter of success for this extraordinary company. These are exciting times and there are great opportunities ahead for our company."

As part of the transition, Philipp Lawo will step down as CEO of Lawo, although he will continue to contribute his experience to the Supervisory Board. This measure reflects Lawo's commitment to strengthening corporate regulatory compliance through clearer separation of management and control functions in its governing bodies.

He Board of Directors of Lawo will now be made up of Jamie Dunn (CEO), Claus Gärtner (financiero), Andreas Hilmer (marketing), Christian Lukic (estrategia), Phil Myers (tecnología) y Ulrich Schnabl (operaciones). Esta estructura orientada al trabajo en equipo y colegiada ha sido clave para el buen rendimiento, la claridad estratégica y la resiliencia operativa de la empresa en los últimos años.

Michael Sonnabend, presidente del Consejo de Supervisión, destaca la continuidad en el liderazgo: “Estos cambios reafirman nuestra confianza en la probada estructura de gestión de Lawo y en la sólida colaboración dentro del equipo directivo. Esta transición garantiza la estabilidad continua de la empresa de cara al futuro”.

under the liderazgo colectivo de su equipo directivo, the company has successfully overcome global market challenges, while accelerating its transformation into a market leader in IP and IT-based audio and video media infrastructure solutions. “This management team has consistently demonstrated its ability to define, execute and deliver on the company's long-term strategy,” says Sonnabend.

With his transition to the Supervisory Board, Philipp Lawo will continue to support Lawo's development and ensure that the Lawo family values ​​remain at the core of the company's culture. As the sole ‘Vorstand’ of Lawo Holding, he will be responsible for the strategic direction of the entire Lawo Group, reinforcing the focus on long-term stability and sustainable growth.

Sonnabend concludes by stating that "our goal is to ensure that Lawo continues to build on its strong foundations, while pursuing a sustainable and robust growth model. The Supervisory Board has full confidence in Jamie Dunn and the entire management team. With their collective experience and dedication, Lawo is ideally positioned to take on the next chapter of its journey."