HK Audio sets course for the future: New management team take over from 1 January 2026

HK Audio is setting the course for the next phase of its corporate development. On 1 January 2026, an experienced internal management team took over the management of the company. Company founder and managing director Lothar Stamer has initiated a strategically planned and sustainable generational change. The future management team consists of three long-standing executives who have played a key role in shaping and successfully developing HK Audio over many years: Christian Jordan, Chief Sales Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Holger Kartes, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operations Officer, and Stefan Persch, Chief Financial Officer. The management tasks will be transferred to the new leadership trio gradually and in close consultation from the beginning of 2026.

Strategic continuity based on our own strengths

With its decision to opt for an internal succession solution, HK Audio is consciously focusing on continuity, a deep understanding of the international pro audio industry and proven leadership skills. All three members of the new management team have many years of experience in their respective areas of responsibility and enjoy a high level of trust both internally and among international partners and customers.

Christian Jordan has been successfully responsible for HK Audio’s international sales and marketing strategy for many years and has contributed significantly to the global positioning of the brand.

Holger Kartes stands for technological excellence along the entire value chain – from production and the global supply chain to the consistent further development of “Made in Germany” product and system solutions.

As CFO, Stefan Persch brings comprehensive expertise in the areas of finance, controlling and corporate management to the table and ensures economic stability and sustainable growth.

A strong signal to the market and partners

“HK Audio has always been more than just a company to me – it is an idea, an attitude and a promise to our customers,” says Lothar Stamer, founder of HK Audio. “With Christian Jordan, Holger Kartes and Stefan Persch, we are handing over responsibility to a team that knows the brand, the market and our values down to the last detail. I am convinced that HK Audio is excellently positioned for the future with this leadership.”

The new management team is also looking ahead with confidence. “We are taking on this task with great respect for what has been achieved and with a clear view of what lies ahead,” explains the future leadership trio. “HK Audio is on an international growth trajectory. Our joint task will be to further build on this momentum – with strong products, reliable partnerships and a clear strategic focus.”

HK Audio: Ready for the next phase of growth With its new management team, HK Audio is underlining its ambition to continue playing an important role in the international pro audio market in the future. A strong management team, technological innovation and a globally established brand form the foundation for this. The planned change in leadership marks the logical next step in the development of a company that has stood for quality, reliability and professional audio solutions for four decades – and is well equipped for a successful future.

In the photo (from left to right): Lothar Stamer, Holger Kartes, Stefan Persch, Christian Jordan