U.S.-based loudspeaker manufacturer 1 SOUND is going international with the announcement of the addition of Leonardo Dani and Leonardo D’Andrea to its team as sales executives focusing on Europe,
the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
1 SOUND was founded in 2019 by designer Lou Mannarino and has spent the last three years growing its
business in the U.S. pro-audio market. Dani and D’Andrea will work together in developing the company’s global network of distributors as well as handling 1 SOUND sales for EMEA.
Dani has 15 years of experience in working with international markets and distribution networks with expertise in building and implementing market strategies. He spent the past three years as chief sales officer for Pequod Acoustics where he developed the company’s international network of sales and marketing.
Dani began his career in the pro audio industry as global export manager for K-array and then moved into the live entertainment in 2013, working as an audio engineer in addition to roles that include global sales manager for companies like APIA Pro Audio and Outline.
“I’m very excited to engage in this new venture with 1 SOUND as sales executive for the EMEA
market,” Dani says. “Something about me — I come from the live entertainment industry, I worked in big tours and international music festivals. I have accumulated important experience in sales, and good results, and I have created a strong network of international clients.
“I’m honoured and grateful to be part of the international team at 1 SOUND. I have known and esteemed
the founder, Mr. Lou Mannarino, for years,” he continues. I consider him a mentor and friend. Even if the company is already more than suitable for the international markets, I’m convinced to bring an added value to 1 SOUND with my experience and my ideas. I can’t wait to start work with the amazing 1 SOUND
products.”
D’Andrea previously worked with K-array, where he was directly involved in the development of the company’s distribution network in EMEA. He began building his EMEA network in 1994 working in the musical instruments market as part of Italy-based Generalmusic, focusing on the Gem (musical instruments) and Lem (audio equipment) brands, where he was area sales manager for the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe, including former Soviet Union countries. He also served with Elettronica Montarbo as sales director for domestic and international markets.
“Today, a new challenge is ready and comes from a great project by Lou Mannarino, a person I have known for a long time and of whom I have always had a great respect for,” D’Andrea says. “1 SOUND is a new start for an amazing adventure and new personal and professional growth.”
