d&b audiotechnik has announced the appointment of Ayumi Hanano as Soundscape business development manager for Japan, charged with supporting users on both the technical and commercial aspects of Soundscape sound design technology.
Hanano is based at the company’s office in Yokohama and reports to 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,” says Yajima. “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, bringing several years of experience to her new role. “I am incredibly excited to join d&b,” she says. “Their comprehensive product portfolio has always stood out, addressing market-specific applications and challenges. 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.”
