The Sennheiser Group announced a leadership transition that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. After more than a decade of joint leadership as Co-CEOs, Daniel and Dr. Andreas Sennheiser will take on new roles within the family-owned audio manufacturer. Daniel Sennheiser will become chairman of the board of directors, while Andreas Sennheiser will continue as CEO, managing the company’s operational business.

In his new position, Daniel Sennheiser will focus on the strategic development of the Sennheiser Group and long-term customer relationships. “By joining the Board of Directors, I will concentrate more on the long-term development of the company and on continuously strengthening key customer relationships,” Daniel Sennheiser said. “I will continue to work closely with my brother Andreas in his role as CEO and with the existing Executive Management Board.”

Andreas Sennheiser emphasized that the change will strengthen both strategy and execution. “This new structure enables us to combine day-to-day business with strategic foresight, which is crucial for the future success of the Sennheiser Group,” he said.

The brothers will continue to pursue their shared goal of driving sustainable, independent growth and advancing the future of professional audio. “Our trusted relationship and complementary perspectives have enabled us to lead the company successfully as Co-CEOs for more than 10 years,” they said in a joint statement. “This will also remain the basis for our future collaboration.”

Daniel Sennheiser succeeds Andreas Dornbracht, who served as chairman for the past four years and will remain on the board as a member. Other board members include Iris Epple-Righi, Stephan Plenz and Prof. Dr. Jörg Sennheiser, who serves as honorary member.

“I look forward to this next chapter of our family business, which has successfully evolved over three generations,” Daniel Sennheiser said. “Progress means shaping change positively — both for me in my new role and for Sennheiser as a company.”

Founded in 1945, the Sennheiser Group is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025. The company remains one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional audio technology, offering products under the Sennheiser, Neumann, AMBEO and Merging brands.