CEO Emea

Overview

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 double-digit yearly growth and a strategic focus on the EMEA region."

"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 Talent Acquisition 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 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

• Masters 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 B2B environment.
• Proven expertise in developing effective strategies in close collaboration with global functional leadership, showcasing the ability to create strategic plans and translate them into tangible 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.
• Creative capacity to innovate and challenge the status quo.
• Strong people leader with demonstrated ability to build and develop teams 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 on work-life balance
• L-Acoustics supports personal/professional development, diversity and community engagement, ensuring 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.

Required Experience

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