WUPPERTAL, Germany — March 12, 2026 — Riedel Communications today announced the continued expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas and the appointment of Jan Schaffner as Vice President, Managed Technology Americas. The move formalizes Riedel’s long-term market development strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering purpose-built service solutions across sports and live production environments in the region.
Over the past several years, Riedel’s Managed Technology Division has established a structured go-to-market approach in the Americas, closely aligned with the company’s Product Division. As part of this strategy, Riedel has strengthened its local presence with dedicated personnel, project management, and infrastructure in North America, including an operational base in Los Angeles and an additional hub in Concord, N.C., supporting the company’s growing activities in sports, especially motorsports, as well as live events and beyond.
“We are here to stay — and we are investing in people, infrastructure, and long-term relationships across the Americas,” said Lutz Rathmann, CEO Managed Technology at Riedel Communications. “With Jan leading our efforts in the Americas, we have someone who understands both worlds — our technology ecosystem and the realities of the U.S. market — and is well-positioned to bring them together. Having already helped establish our Managed Technology activities in the region, he is the right person to continue building the business locally together with our customers and partners.”
Collaboration with existing rental partners and system integrators remains a key element of Riedel’s regional strategy. Rather than competing with traditional rental providers, the Managed Technology Division focuses on highly specialized service solutions and complex workflows that extend beyond classic rental models. By combining Riedel products with proprietary technology, operational expertise, and dedicated service teams, Riedel complements the capabilities of local partners, working alongside them to deliver large-scale, technically demanding productions.
Schaffner joined Riedel in 2018 and has played a key role in developing the company’s Managed Technology activities in the Americas. Having most recently served as Program Manager responsible for the division’s regional expansion, he has contributed to multiple innovation initiatives across global sports leagues and live event environments. In his new role, Schaffner will lead the continued growth of the Managed Technology Division in the Americas, focusing on sustainable expansion, local market alignment, and operational excellence.
“We are building Managed Technology in the Americas in a way that reflects the realities of the market,” said Schaffner. “Rather than copying models from other regions, we are working closely with customers and partners to develop solutions that match how the market operates and where it is heading.”
Visit Riedel at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 19-22, booth #C4908, to connect with company executives and discover the latest updates and solutions, including its expanding Managed Technology Division.
Further information about Riedel and the company’s products is available at www.riedel.net.
About Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications is a leading provider of live production tools in the worlds of media, sports, and entertainment. The company’s hard- and software solutions span from distributed video and audio networks over intercom and replay solutions to WAN and MPLS applications. Thanks to Riedel’s holistic approach, its three business units — Product Division, Managed Technology Division, and Networks Division — can leverage powerful synergies to provide flexible infrastructures, tools, and services for both fixed and temporary installations around the globe, enabling Riedel customers to run even the most complex projects on-site, remotely, or in the cloud. Riedel is locally headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, with its global headquarters in Wuppertal, Germany. Riedel employs over 1,000 people in 30 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.
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