d&b group has announced the appointment of Dr. Thilo Ittner as Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO), effective January 1, 2026. In this role, Thilo Ittner will drive d&b’s technology strategy and operations, turning innovation into market success and strengthening the company’s position.
Thilo Ittner will oversee the areas of technology, Product Management, R&D, and Operations, defining a long-term roadmap that anticipates customer needs and market developments. His work will advance key innovation fields such as future loudspeaker designs, immersive audio, AI-based solutions, advanced networking, and cloud platforms, as well as the continuous optimization of d&b’s operations and product delivery.
Ittner joins d&b with extensive executive experience in technology-driven industries. Most recently, as Managing Director and CTO at elobau, he led technology, end-to-end operations, and strategy, achieving profitable growth and significant improvements in quality and cost. Previously, he held senior technology leadership roles at Voith, overseeing product strategy and the successful launch of new solutions, while also driving organizational transformation. He also brings strategy and conceptual design experience from his time at McKinsey, where he specialized in product development improvement and lean manufacturing for the automotive and assembly sectors. Career highlights include scaling R&D organizations, implementing advanced development processes, and introducing AI-based methods for complex production control.
“Entertainment technology markets move fast and require cross-disciplinary thinking across the entire value chain. With his experience designing integrated solutions — including hardware, electronics and software — and his ability to lead global teams, Thilo will further strengthen d&b’s position. I am pleased to welcome him as he completes our Senior Leadership Team, ensuring innovation leadership and customer satisfaction”, says Amnon Harman, CEO of d&b group.
My focus is on driving markets and the d&b technology and operations organization through impactful technology, innovation, and leadership. As music plays an important role in my life, I have personally experienced that sound is more than technical perfection — it is emotion, connection, and inspiration. With this in mind, I very much look forward to joining the successful d&b team and contributing to further strengthening its market position, ensuring that innovative technology reaches customers with the reliability, excellence, and passion they expect from us, declares Dr. Thilo Ittner, designated Chief Technology & Operations Officer of d&b group.
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