Arie van den Broek
Senior Executive in Technology, Media & Networked Systems
Executive Summary
Senior executive combining deep technical insight, business operations and pragmatic, people-centred leadership. I combine long-standing international experience with the agility, hands-on drive and clarity that modern start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs need to grow with focus.
I bring clarity and focus to technology-driven organisations — helping start-ups, scale-ups and internationally active SMEs execute, grow and build strong, multicultural teams. While my advisory work has added valuable perspective, my strongest impact comes from operational leadership — building teams, driving focus and delivering results.
With more than twenty years across media, pro-audio/AV and networked systems — supported by first-hand experience and a proven ability to absorb new technical domains quickly, pragmatically and with a clear commercial lens — I have led businesses, scaled products and operations and strengthened engineering–commercial alignment across Europe, Asia, the US and Australia, with an agile, pragmatic approach focused on turning plans into results.
Core Expertise
Strategy, Execution & Growth
Creating clear, actionable strategies by asking direct questions and listening to the people closest to the issues and to the market. Only then driving the changes needed to put them into practice — focusing on what truly requires change while respecting proven strengths.
Technology, Product & Business Leadership
Staying close to customers and markets to gather first-hand insight and turning that insight into clear priorities — then leading product and platform strategy across the organisation to deliver commercially viable, market-ready outcomes supported by strong technical and commercial leadership.
Media, Pro Audio/AV & Networked Systems
Deep expertise in professional audio, media technology, AV-over-IP, live sound, broadcast and interoperability standards — with long-standing experience in real-time, networked communication systems and their practical application in products and organisations.
Professional Experience
INC Consulting – Sursee, Switzerland
Principal Consultant / Practice Lead (2024–Present)
- Built and now lead INC’s Innovation & Technology advisory practice, focusing on technology-scouting, commercialisation and strategic growth for start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs.
- Support founders and leadership teams by translating first-hand market and technical insight into clear priorities, practical product direction and operational scaling plans.
Start-Up Advisory & Innovation Work (2022–2023)
- After completing the COVID-induced restructuring at RIEDEL, I supported early-stage and growth-stage organisations on technology priorities, commercialisation, product direction and go-to-market execution.
- This advisory work led to targeted engagements with INC Consulting and ultimately to my full-time role in 2024.
RIEDEL Communications – Zürich, Switzerland
Business Unit Head (punQtum) & CEO Archwave (2018–2022)
- Integrated Archwave into RIEDEL’s global organisation and repositioned the technology and product portfolio to align with the company’s strategic roadmap.
- Led the creation and launch of the punQtum product line, managing a €5M investment and delivering a complete hardware range within 18 months.
- Built a first-of-its-kind digital sales and direct-to-customer model for professional communication products, giving RIEDEL direct market access, real-time customer insight and significantly faster commercial cycles.
- Improved alignment between engineering, product management and commercial teams to increase delivery speed and cross-functional execution.
Archwave Technologies – Zürich, Switzerland
Chief Executive Officer (2012–2018)
- Transformed Archwave from an early-stage start-up into a scalable, commercially-focused organisation with clear engineering, product and operational structure.
- Executed a strategic pivot toward real-time networked audio and IP-media solutions, positioning the company for OEM and B2B growth.
- Grew revenue from zero to over CHF 3M and secured OEM customers including Genelec, Presonus, BEHRINGER and Steinway Lyngdorf.
- Founded and launched the Cymatic Audio product line, generating over CHF 1M revenue within its first 18 months.
- Initiated and directed the M&A process that led to Archwave’s acquisition by RIEDEL Communications.
MUSIC Group (BEHRINGER) – Singapore
Interim Chief Operating Officer (2010–2011)
- Returned to MUSIC Group on an interim basis to stabilise operations during a leadership transition, drawing on prior CEO experience within the organisation.
- Restored operational discipline, budgeting clarity and cross-functional alignment, bringing back focus and execution across the organisation.
- Reduced SG&A by 15% while maintaining delivery performance and commercial continuity.
Immersion Technologies International – UK / China / Australia
Chief Executive Officer (2007–2010)
- Led a premium audio OEM start-up, building OEM relationships with Samsung, LG, LOEWE, MG and Volvo, while taking ownership of engineering, operations, manufacturing and commercial delivery.
- Set up and scaled a $2M manufacturing facility in China, ensuring reliable output and supply-chain continuity for international customers.
- Guided the company through the 2008–09 crisis with decisive restructuring and operational reset, stabilising the business and retaining key OEM customers.
Earlier Leadership (2000–2006)
- CEO – BEHRINGER (Singapore/Germany): scaled revenue from €10M to over €100M through product expansion, operational improvement and international market growth.
- Senior leadership roles at AMS Neve (UK), Nakamichi (Singapore) and Skyware Radio Systems (Germany), driving turnaround efforts, strengthening operations and leading technology-driven change across international teams.
EDUCATION
HEAO – Bachelor of Business Administration
Harvard Business School – Advanced Management Program (Executive Education)
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
German (Fluent)
Dutch (Native)