Audio visual technology manufacturer AV Stumpfl has announced that Fabian Stumpfl will join brother Tobias as CEO of the Austrian company, with the pair operating in a dual leadership role.

At the end of 2016 company founder Reinhold Stumpfl handed the reins over to Tobias, his eldest son, who took up management of the family-owned company.

Prior to becoming CEO, Fabian Stumpfl was responsible for human resources and strategic planning. In his new role, he will aim to grow AV Stumpfl’s international distributor network, which is a high priority for the company.

“We work really well as a team, not only when it comes to company business, but also when flying gliders, which is a passion we both share,” said said Tobias Stumpfl speaking on the appointment of Fabian.

“During some of our glider trips we spend more than 12 hours together. Whether in the sky or in the office, in order to reach our goals we have to constantly take decisions and adjust our strategy to new developments. That kind of joint decision making only works when you can completely trust one another.”