ARRI has expanded its Management Board to help accelerate the next phase of its transformation. They are also moving to a more streamlined operating structure.
Effective immediately, Frank Eischet and Marcel Koutstaal join ARRI’s
Management Board alongside David Bermbach and Chris Richter. The expanded leadership team was put together to combine operational, financial, product, and commercial expertise to support ARRI’s long-term growth and role as a provider of integrated solutions across the Motion Picture, Live Entertainment, and Content Creation industries.
ARRI is also simplifying its organizational structure by consolidating
responsibilities previously divided between the Camera Systems and Lighting business units. The new structure is said to strengthen the focus on comprehensive solutions for ARRI’s target markets rather than individual product categories, accelerate decision-making, and bring product development, operations, and commercial execution into closer alignment worldwide.
What this means for customers is faster delivery of products and a more
cohesive experience across ARRI’s camera, lighting, and service portfolio.
Frank Eischet joins ARRI’s Management Board as Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis. Coming from Riedel Communications, he will continue in his role at Riedel while supporting ARRI’s financial and strategic development. The CFO position will be permanently filled in the upcoming weeks.
Marcel Koutstaal joins the Management Board as Chief Operating Officer and assumes responsibility for ARRI’s global operations and company-wide product development activities. He brings extensive international leadership experience in large-scale operational optimization and high-end camera technology, combined with deep expertise across studio, outside broadcast, remote, and cloud-based production environments.
David Bermbach assumes responsibility within the Management Board as Chief Product Officer, leading ARRI’s unified product strategy across camera and lighting technologies with a strong focus on integrated solutions. He will strengthen alignment between innovation, roadmap, and customer needs across the portfolio.
Chris Richter assumes the role of Chief Commercial Officer within the
Management Board and continues to lead ARRI’s global commercial
organization, including sales, rental, and corporate communications. He will drive a consistent worldwide approach to customer engagement, commercial execution, and brand positioning.
