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Bang & Olufsen Appoints Gianfilippo Testa As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 12, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Bang & Olufsen

Nikolaj Wendelboe
Consumer ElectronicsAudio

Description

Bang & Olufsen announces the appointments of Gianfilippo Testa as Chief Executive Officer, Nikolaj Wendelboe as Chief Operating Officer, and Jesper Hessel as Chief Commercial Officer and Deputy CEO. These appointments are effective from 13 August 2026 and are part of a coordinated strategy execution process.

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Company

Bang & Olufsen

About

Bang & Olufsen is a company that specializes in luxury audio products. The company has announced the successful completion of a private placement offering of new shares.

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