Hiring its 1,000th employee is a milestone that showcases four decades of growth from the company's European roots to its current position as a global leader in professional audio. L-Acoustics has seen a 40% increase in its workforce over the past two years, with 20% dedicated to design and R&D.
"For forty years, L-Acoustics has been driven by a spirit of innovation and a simple vision: bringing people together through extraordinary sound," says Anne Hamlett, Chief People Officer at L-Acoustics. "Welcoming our 1,000th team member represents a significant milestone in our journey to connecting people by creating the world's most exceptional sound experiences and demonstrates our continued commitment to excellence across all geographies and divisions of the company."
L-Acoustics addressed its rapid growth through strategic restructuring, establishing specialized teams for key market verticals and strengthening support for its certified provider network across 80 countries. The company’s significant expansion in 2024 included over 200 new positions created, 20% of which were filled through internal promotions, highlighting its dedication to employee development.
"Our growth strategy isn’t just about the numbers – it’s about building sustainable teams that can support our partners and drive innovation," says Oscar Heinke, Director of Talent Acquisition & Organizational Design at L-Acoustics. "To meet the dynamic demands of our industry, we’re creating a versatile workforce – both by promoting from within and by bringing in fresh perspectives and top talent across all departments."
Founded in 1984, L-Acoustics continues to design and manufacture all its products in Europe, and can claim to be the #1 brand chosen by the world’s largest music festivals and installed in over 13,000 premium venues from music halls, theaters, and sports entertainment. Over the past five years, the French manufacturer has also expanded to installed systems in wellness, hospitality, homes, and yachts. Its sound reinforcement technologies, originating in the original V-DOSC design that kickstarted the modern line source array, today include the expanding range of L-ISA immersive solutions, and the eco-conscious, fixed curvature L Series line array.
Nashville Yards is an 19-acre development area, mixing office spaces, retail, entertainment, hospitality, and residential towers, located in the heart of downtown Nashville. L-Acoustics' new North American office will be located in the development's creative office building on the 4th level, along with AEG Presents. Anchored by the presence of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the creative office building at Nashville Yards is the first of its kind in the city.
Adjacent to The Pinnacle, the development’s state-of-the-art indoor live music and event venue, the building rises eleven stories above Church Street with large 40,000+ square foot floorplates, soaring ceiling heights, three levels of curated retail, dining, and entertainment along with best-in-class private amenities including meeting hubs, entertainment spaces, and a large outdoor vegetated deck overlooking Nashville Yards.
"The opening of our Americas headquarters in Nashville, the Music City, marks a significant milestone for L-Acoustics globally and reinforces our commitment to serving our partners throughout North America from a central location," says Laurent Vaissié, co-CEO of L-Acoustics. "Being part of this dynamic creative hub perfectly aligns with our ambition to connect people through the best-shared sound experience, building a vibrant community with the most creative artists and entertainment professionals alongside industry leaders like AEG Presents and CAA."
L-Acoustics will maintain a strong presence on the West Coast with global business, product management, communication, and application leadership functions based in Westlake Village, California.
"L-Acoustics is the industry leader in premium sound technology, and their innovative equipment elevates the experience at venues across the globe," comments Cary Mack, managing partner of real estate investment company Southwest Value Partners. "They are the perfect embodiment of our vision for Nashville Yards as a dynamic and unique environment where the entertainment, tech, finance, and creative classes intersect. We are excited to have them join the other world-class tenants calling Nashville Yards home."
The Pinnacle, the state-of-the-art music and event venue at Nashville Yards, will feature an L-Acoustics K2 professional sound system installed by Clair Global, set to open in March 2025.
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