WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME LEONARDO DANI AND LEONARDO D’ANDREA TO THE TEAM AS SALES EXECUTIVES FOR EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AND AFRICA.

1 SOUND was founded in 2019 by designer Lou Mannarino and has spent the last three years generating business in the U.S. pro-audio market and developing our catalog of innovative products. Dani and D’Andrea will work together in developing 1 SOUND’s global network of distributors as well as handling 1 SOUND sales for EMEA, taking our U.S. brand international.

Leonardo Dani has 15 years of experience in developing and leading international markets and distribution networks with high expertise in building and implementing market strategies. Dani has spent the last three years as Chief Sales Officer for Pequod Acoustics where he developed their international network of sales and marketing. He takes pride in aligning corporate strategy to culturally diverse markets and business environments.

Dani started his career within the pro-audio industry as Global Export Manager for K-array until he moved into the live entertainment industry in 2013. Through his career of working in the field as an audio engineer and his roles as Global Sales Manager for companies like APIA Pro Audio and Outline (global market) he has gained a motivated hands-on approach to sales and expansion within the audio industry.

Leonardo D’Andrea has professional experience previous to this new venture with another manufacturer in the pro-audio industry, K-array, where he was directly involved in the development of their distribution network in EMEA. D’Andrea created new distributors and developed existing ones. It was an engaging time spent in meeting interesting people and professionals all over the world and expanding his network of colleagues and friends establishing great relationships.

D’Andrea started building his EMEA network in 1994 working in the musical instruments market, as part of the prestigious Italian company, Generalmusic, his focus on the Gem (musical instruments) and Lem (audio equipment) brands where he was Area Sales Manager for Middle East, Africa and East Europe including former Soviet Union countries. That experience then led him to deepen his skills in sales and business development with the Italian speaker brand Elettronica Montarbo in his role as Sales Director for Domestic and International Markets. 

“I am honoured and grateful to be part of the international team at 1 SOUND. I have known and esteemed the founder, Mr. Lou Mannarino, for years. I consider him a mentor and friend. Even if the company is already more than suitable for the international markets, I am convinced to bring added value to 1 SOUND; with my experience and my ideas. I can't wait to start work with the amazing 1 SOUND products.”

- Leonardo Dani

“When a person who I have known and admired for such a long time presents a new challenge to you, that opportunity must be seized. Lou Mannarino and 1 SOUND presents a new start and an amazing adventure for me personally. The innovative and stylish designs that 1 SOUND has so far developed are destined for great success on the export market. I am looking forward to playing a significant role in this exciting new chapter for the company.”

- Leonardo D’Andrea

For inquiries regarding 1 SOUND in EMEA, please reach out to Leonardo Dani or Leonardo D’Andrea. Find their contacts here.

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