Riedel Communications is strengthening its leadership and go-to-market structure, effective 1 January 2027.
Lutz Rathmann will become CEO of Riedel Communications, assuming overall responsibility for the Product Division and Managed Technology Division.
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.
Thomas Riedel, Riedel Group CEO, commenting on the 2027 changes said:
“Lutz knows our customers, our technologies, and the realities of complex live production. 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.”
The new setup brings the Product Division and Managed Technology Division into closer alignment,and both divisions will retain their respective teams and market focus while collaborating closely across the business. 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.”
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.
“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.”
