d&b audiotechnik has appointed Ayumi Hanano as Soundscape Business Development Manager for Japan, charged with supporting users on both the technical and commercial aspects of the Soundscape System, with additional regional support.
Based in the d&b office in Yokohama, Hanano will report to both d&b Japan Managing Director, Hideki Yajima, and APAC President Anand Narayanan.
‘We have seen success with both Soundscape and SL-Series throughout Japan, and Ayumi joins us at a great time to help build on this momentum and develop the markets further,’ Yajima says. ‘Ayumi has a wealth of knowledge and experience throughout Japan and the APAC region. She will be working closely with end customers, system integrators and content creators to help demonstrate the advantages and creative opportunities that our technology offers.’
Hanano began her career as a sound engineer in Japan, before moving on to pro audio education and support, and brings many years of experience to her new role.
‘d&b’s comprehensive product portfolio has always stood out, addressing market-specific applications and challenges,’ she says. ‘Importantly though, in addition to d&b’s industry-leading technologies, there is a seasoned global team behind the brand, which speaks for the collective knowledge base of the company.
‘Having experienced Soundscape, I am convinced the technology is a game-changer. I look forward to working closely with our customers in order to help further build on Soundscape’s successes. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2022.’
Soundscape has already been used at prominent venues in the APAC region, including such as Singapore’s The Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands, the Grand Theatre in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and the Humax Cinema Yokosuka in Japan.
‘Over the past few years, d&b has seen massive growth in APAC, our technologies – in particular Soundscape – have allowed individuals to realise the potential of what is possible,’ says Narayanan. ‘With her expertise and strong industry relationships, Hanano will be a vital asset to us in educating the market even further, and I am very pleased to welcome her onboard.’
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