DPA expands talent pool

DPA Microphones has made a number of new appointments, including Helga Somava, who recently joined the manufacturer as one of its directors of product management. A graduate of Copenhagen Engineering College with a focus on export engineering, Somava brings leadership experience from past roles at Bang & Olufsen, GN Netcom and most recently at NUORI ApS, where she served as COO.

Torben Ekenberg, head of R&D

Another recent addition is Torben Ekenberg, who has been appointed as head of research and development. Ekenberg, who holds a variety of degrees in electro-mechanical engineering and business, will lead research into new technology and equipment. A previous R&D manager for Brüel & Kjær’s Transducer department, his most recent role was director of programme management at BK Medical.

Senior product manager Nikolaj Vejen

To further strengthen DPA’s R&D team, Nikolaj Vejen has joined as senior project manager. Vejen holds a master’s degree and a PhD in mechanical engineering, and has more than 20 years of R&D experience. Vejen has spent the majority of his career with Bang & Olufsen, where he held various project management positions, and was responsible for overseeing development of the B&O Play range. Most recently, Vejen served as senior project manager at Jabra.

“We are extremely grateful to welcome so many bright and innovative minds to the DPA Microphones team,” commented CEO Kalle Hvidt Nielsen. “The experience these individuals bring will be a great asset to the company. We look forward to their contributions to the brand as we reinforce our commitment to the industry.”