ceo emea

L‑Acoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live events. From world-class artists on tour, to major music festivals in every genre, to opening and closing ceremonies of planetary sporting events, we are the trusted choice of event professionals who require extreme reliability and fidelity show after show.

Designed and manufactured in Europe, and available in 80 countries globally, L-Acoustics employs over 1300 people worldwide, with 20% of team resources devoted to R&D and application. Our products are built to the highest professional and sustainable standards, which we, continue to define and elevate.

Over its 40 years of existence, L-Acoustics has emerged as the market leader in the pro audio technology industry. With yearly growth rates in the double digits, the company has been undergoing a deep transformation to adapt to the requirements of a mushrooming and global business. In this context, the EMEA region has been, and remains, a major growth vector for L-Acoustics.

In this context the company leadership has decided the creation of a dedicated Regional Business Unit to cover EMEA.

The CEO EMEA will be responsible for leading, structuring, and accelerating the performance of L‑Acoustics' EMEA regional business, consolidating all regional commercial activities under a unified leadership. (Sales & Sales Operations, Application, Business Development). While the EMEA regional entity is not yet a fully formed organization, this role will drive commercial excellence, strengthen market presence, and build the strategic and operational foundations for a high‑performing regional platform.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the CEO EMEA will play a central role in translating global strategy into regional execution, accelerating revenue growth, and shaping long‑term market development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership and Revenue Growth (Initial Core Mandate)

• Hold full topline accountability for the EMEA region from day one.
• Drive commercial strategy, revenue growth, customer acquisition, and expansion across existing and emerging markets.
• Strengthen performance across sales, business development, application engineering, and go‑to‑market operations.
• Develop commercial roadmaps for high‑potential countries and verticals.
• Implement commercial KPIs, forecasting accuracy, performance management routines, and reporting standards.
• Ensure alignment between pricing, channel strategy, and regional growth objectives.
• Ensure delivery of agreed regional sales revenue, operating profit, and expense ratio targets.

Organizational Development, Talent Leadership & EMEA BU Organizational Construction

• Build and lead a high‑performing EMEA leadership team, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, collaboration, and customer focus across the region.
• Identify capability gaps and staffing requirements, partner with the Talent Acquisition team on recruitment, development, and talent planning.
• Provide leadership through clear targets, incentives, performance management routines, and learning & development programs.
• Contribute to the organizational construction of the future EMEA Business Unit, participating in the definition of its mission, operating perimeter, and organizational model as the regional structure evolves.
• Support the identification of functions currently housed within the Group/HQ that may transition into the EMEA regional structure (e.g., communications, operations support, finance, HR - depending on the final design).
• Help build phased organizational roadmaps covering change management, talent deployment, and capability building.
• Work with senior functional leadership to define future financial governance, cost structures, and operational cadence supporting eventual expanded regional responsibilities and future P&L stewardship.

Team Leadership and Business Analysis

• Direct team activities to achieve business objectives through strong market, customer, and competitor analysis.
• Review, maintain, and enhance business processes in coordination with appropriate functional teams to drive efficiency and operational excellence.
• Ensure disciplined execution, continuous evaluation of performance, and systematic improvement of business operations.

Performance, Governance & Financial Stewardship

• Establish regional performance management systems, financial processes, and KPIs.
• Review financial statements, sales reports, and activity metrics to measure productivity, goal achievement, and opportunities for cost optimization and program improvement.
• Define the annual regional budget in collaboration with global division leaders and maintain budget adherence throughout the fiscal year.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting and strategic insights to the global executive team.
• Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards across diverse jurisdictions.

Legal Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all regional operations comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and corporate safety procedures.
• Champion adherence to internal governance frameworks and global risk‑management practices.

Industry Intelligence and Market Development

• Leverage existing networks to maintain deep market, customer, and competitor intelligence.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and disseminate market and customer insights throughout the organization.
• Identify and materialize opportunities for expanding solutions in existing and new market segments.

Brand Development and Relationship Management

• Represent the L‑Acoustics brand, values, and corporate culture across the EMEA region with consistency and excellence.
• Maintain and enhance corporate image, reputation, and brand equity.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with major accounts, partners, and industry stakeholders to strengthen brand loyalty and long‑term trust.

Marketing and Communication

• Establish and coordinate regional marketing objectives, policies, and programs in alignment with the Group Marketing Policy.
• Translate marketing strategies into daily commercial actions in collaboration with sales and application teams.
• Lead regional internal communications to increase awareness of corporate direction, priorities, and initiatives.

Experience, Skills & Educational Background

• Master's degree in business management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in General Management, ideally as a Country or Regional P&L leader in an international matrix organization.
• Proven track record of P&L leadership in the EMEA region.
• Experience within a technology driven company, ideally in a BtoB environment.
• Proven expertise in developing effective strategies in close collaboration with global functional leadership, showcasing a demonstrated capability to create strategic plans and translate them into tangible and impactful outcomes.
• Background in a company with premium market positioning is a plus.

Personality

• Decision maker, strategic thinker with a hands-on modus operandi.
• Doer mentality, impactful.
• Growth focus, superior drive.
• Creative, capacity to innovate and challenge existing status quo.
• Strong people leader with demonstrated ability to build & develop teams and influence in a complex matrix organization.

What We Offer
At L-Acoustics, newcomers are welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive environment that blends technological excellence with human-centered values. New team members benefit from the following:

• Hybrid work model with up to 2 remote workdays per week
• Comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement
• A collaborative, international work environment driven by innovation.
• Employee events and initiatives that foster community and creativity.
• Access to the company's CSE (Comité Social et Économique), offering cultural, leisure, and social benefits.
• A strong focus/emphasis on work-life balance
• L-Acoustics supports personal/professional development, diversity, and community engagement—ensuring that every newcomer feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive from day one.

We recognize that talent is multifaceted. Our commitment to valuing each individual, giving equal opportunities to all and building a team enriched by a variety of backgrounds and experiences. What matters most to us is your passion, your expertise, and your drive to grow. We believe in creating an environment where people can do their best work and thrive together. Even if this role isn't an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective could be just what our team needs.