Lutz Rathmann named CEO of Riedel Communications — Anthony Zuyderhoff to lead unified customer-facing organization as CCO
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Aug. 27, 2026 — Riedel Communications is strengthening its leadership and global go-to-market structure effective Jan. 1, 2027. Lutz Rathmann will become CEO of Riedel Communications, assuming overall responsibility for the Product Division and Managed Technology Division. At the same time, Anthony Zuyderhoff will take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), leading the company’s newly unified global go-to-market organization. Jan Eveleens, currently CEO of the Product Division, will retire at the end of 2026 following a long and successful career in the broadcast industry.
The new setup brings the Product Division and Managed Technology Division into closer alignment, combining Riedel’s product development and live-production expertise more closely. Both divisions will retain their respective teams, expertise, and market focus while collaborating more closely across the business. At the same time, Riedel will connect its customer-facing sales, service, support, and marketing functions through a shared go-to-market leadership, enabling a more coordinated and consistent approach to customers and partners.
“Our customers do not think in terms of internal structures or individual responsibilities. They expect us to understand their challenges and bring the right capabilities together,” said Rathmann. “By aligning Product and Managed Technology more closely and strengthening how we connect with the market, we can turn our combined experience into greater value for customers and partners.”
With Lutz Rathmann, an experienced Riedel leader will take overall responsibility for both divisions. Before returning to lead Managed Technology in 2020, Rathmann had already held senior roles at Riedel, including Vice Director Global Events and Head of Project Management. Since then, he has strategically expanded the business, developed new opportunities and partnerships, and advanced the solution portfolio for international event and live productions. Together with Jan Eveleens, he has also driven closer collaboration between Managed Technology and the Product Division — laying the groundwork for bringing both areas even closer together under his leadership.
“Our ambition is to make Riedel feel like one company at every customer touchpoint,” said Zuyderhoff. “That means connecting our commercial teams more closely, bringing the right expertise to the table earlier, and focusing less on individual products and more on the outcomes our customers want to achieve.”
Zuyderhoff, currently Executive Director Global Sales, will assume leadership of the new go-to-market organization and bring Riedel’s primary customer-facing functions under a shared direction. The new setup is designed to make collaboration more seamless, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen how Riedel supports customers and partners across products and services.
“Lutz knows our customers, our technologies, and the realities of complex live production,” said Thomas Riedel, Riedel Group CEO. “Anthony brings the commercial perspective and market focus needed to translate that strength into a consistent customer experience. Together, they will help us connect our capabilities more effectively and make Riedel easier to engage with, easier to understand, and stronger in the market. I also want to thank Jan for his tremendous contribution to Riedel and am very pleased that we will continue to benefit from his expertise as a consultant.”
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About Riedel
The Riedel Group, led by founder and Group CEO Thomas Riedel, unites a diverse portfolio of technology companies and service providers with complementary expertise across media, sports, entertainment, and related markets. Its core operating businesses are Riedel Communications, comprising the Product Division and Managed Technology Division, and Riedel Networks, which provides global network solutions and services.
Riedel Communications is a leading provider of live production technologies and services. Its hardware and software portfolio spans distributed video and audio networks, intercom systems, live video production and broadcast control systems, and Private 5G networks. These offerings are complemented by managed technology expertise and services for complex live productions and events. Together, this broad portfolio enables customers to execute projects on-site, remotely, or in the cloud. Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Riedel Communications employs more than 1,000 people in 30 locations across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.
Further information about Riedel and its solutions is available at www.riedel.net.
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Photo Caption 1: Left to Right: Lutz Rathmann, new CEO of Riedel Communications, and Anthony Zuyderhoff, the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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Photo Caption 2: Lutz Rathmann appointed new CEO of Riedel Communications, with overall responsibility for the Product Division and Managed Technology Division
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Photo Caption 3: Anthony Zuyderhoff appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Riedel Communications, leading the company’s newly unified global go-to-market organization
