Holophonix Expands Team and Global Presence to Meet Growing Demand for Immersive Audio Solutions
A key innovator in immersive sound spun off from Amadeus in 2023, Holophonix is expanding its international presence and attracting top-tier talent as the company expands its activities internationally. Bringing together researchers, engineers, developers, and business leaders from diverse backgrounds, the newly expanded Holophonix team reflects the company’s commitment to bridging the latest technology advances with creative exploration.
Backed by an elite team blending years of scientific, technical, and artistic experience, advanced degrees, and successful collaborations across theater and the arts, Holophonix draws its strength from its people to establish itself as a global reference in spatial audio.
Renowned for its cutting-edge immersive audio processors and innovative software, Holophonix has been instrumental in transforming live performance spaces, theaters, and installations with enhanced spatial sound experiences. Breaking out of the stereophonic paradigm, the company delivers high-resolution sound localization, shapes acoustics through active enhancement, and enables truly immersive listening. Now scaling up, Holophonix is supporting an ever-growing portfolio of ambitious projects worldwide. At the forefront of this vision are Gaëtan Byk and Thierry Coduys, co-founders of Holophonix.
A true pioneer in the field and internationally renowned for his work in contemporary music, immersive scenography, and digital art, Thierry Coduys serves as Creative Engineering Manager at Holophonix. Trained at IRCAM, Thierry has collaborated with figures like Luciano Berio, Iannis Xenakis, Frank Zappa, Pierre Huyghe, and Sasha Waltz. With over thirty years of experience, he continues to shape Holophonix’s artistic and technological direction, balancing innovation with a deeply human approach to the future of sound.
Supporting the technical evolution of the Company is Dr. Adrien Zanni, Chief Technical Officer at Holophonix. A specialist in acoustic modeling, spatial aesthetics, and spatial sound composition, Adrien merges scientific research with artistic innovation.
He began his studies at the Chalon-sur-Saône Conservatory, later earning a Master’s degree at the Louis Lumière National School of Cinema, Photography, and Sound. He then completed a PhD in Aesthetics, Science, and Technology of the Arts at Université Paris 8, within the CICM research team. His thesis – developed in collaboration with Holophonix and IRCAM’s Acoustic and Cognitive Spaces group — focused on designing a vocabulary of tools for writing sound space within a spatializer.
“What motivates me most is working at the intersection of cutting-edge spatial audio technology and real-world artistic creation,” says Adrien Zanni. “Holophonix brings together powerful algorithms, flexibility in spatial rendering, and a strong emphasis on user experience – all designed to serve the needs of composers, sound designers, and engineers. My role is to help bridge theoretical research with live implementation, ensuring that Holophonix remains as a tool built not just for technical excellence, but also for real-world utility and artistic relevance.”
Adrien’s research-based approach feeds directly into real-world applications, with contributions to major artistic productions at institutions such as the Venice Biennale, the Palace of the Popes at the Avignon Festival, the Philharmonie de Paris, the International Festival of Lyric Art in Aix-en-Provence, and the Pantheon in Paris.
“Thierry and Adrien have been part of the Holophonix story since its very origins,” says Gaëtan Byk, CEO and co-founder. “Thierry was the very first person I called in 2017, when Holophonix was still just a research project. I’ve known him for nearly 30 years, and he was one of the few people who first sparked my passion for sound and its intersection with art and technology. I feel immensely proud to have him with us today, in a role that seems tailor-made for him: imagining, by my side, the sound technologies that will shape the next years and even decades, and disrupt the audio industry,” adds Gaëtan Byk.
“Adrien, meanwhile, joined us soon after as one of our very first developers, through a CIFRE PhD in partnership with Université Paris 8 — following a recommendation from Thierry, who was then his professor. His boundless passion during our first meeting has never faded. His skills and energy have only grown stronger, naturally leading him to become team leader and CTO. I’m proud that he chose to continue the journey with us after completing his PhD, and I’m excited to see how both of them continue to shape the company’s future,” adds Gaëtan Byk.
Francesco Papaleo, Project Manager and Application Engineer, plays a vital role in designing sound environments that make a lasting impression on clients and audiences, from experimental installations to performance spaces. With 15 years of experience across more than 40 countries, Francesco combines technical expertise in audio systems design with a refined artistic sensitivity. He ensures that every Holophonix deployment is both technologically advanced and creatively engaging.
“As an Application Engineer, I spend my days at the intersection of technical support, education, and development,” explains Francesco Papaleo. “I see engineering and design as user-centric processes driven by technology and innovation. Fortunately, I’m not the only person in the company who thinks this way. Our team conversations constantly revolve around real-world applications and user experience challenges. We’re committed to democratizing the immersive audio experience and pushing its boundaries as far as possible. Our vision is to design a comprehensive set of tools that goes beyond algorithmic spatialization and empowers creativity.”
Expanding Immersive Audio
Holophonix develops an extremely advanced real-time immersive audio environment, perfectly optimized for the performing arts field. Created by Gaëtan Byk in coordination with IRCAM and CNRS research institutes, Holophonix offers a global solution including software, plugins, hardware processors, electronic devices, and loudspeakers, adapted by many world-renowned cultural institutions. The R&D and engineering department reflects the company’s belief in deep interdisciplinary synergy.
Louis Genieys, Software Engineer, combines technical precision with musical fluency. Holding dual Master’s degrees in Physical Acoustics (Sorbonne University) and Audio Engineering (Louis Lumière National School), he also trained in electroacoustic composition and classical piano. At Holophonix, he plays a key role in the design and development of the core software architecture.
Arthus Touzet, Software Engineer, adds a distinct scientific and philosophical depth to the team. With studies in theoretical physics, epistemology, and musicology at the Universities of Paris-Sorbonne and Marseille, he specializes in digital signal processing and Higher Order Ambisonics, shaped by his research at the CNRS PRISM laboratory.
Osvaldo Felices, Full Stack Developer, rounds out the technical team with a rare fusion of performance artistry and software development. A professional dancer and electronic music producer with over 20 years of creative experience, Osvaldo bridges user experience and functionality with artistic flair.
Théo Ouchene, Engineer and Musician, explores the intersection of embedded systems, electronics, and immersive sound. A graduate of ECE Paris with international training at McGill University, he focuses on multichannel spatialization, plugin development, and embedded audio effects. His practice is rooted in both research and artistic experimentation, combining software development with a deep commitment to sound design.
Anthony Gallien, Signal Processing and AI Engineer, brings expertise in 3D audio, acoustics, and spatial sound analysis. A graduate of ENSEA, he has pursued advanced research at Aalto University in Finland and IRCAM in Paris, where he continues to innovate in spatial impulse response manipulation. With a strong foundation in machine learning and simulation, Anthony bridges scientific rigor with creative innovation.
Bringing a strategic edge to Holophonix’s international growth is Yassine Zaim, International Sales Director. With over a decade of experience at the crossroads of music, technology, and business development, Yassine spearheads the Company’s global expansion efforts. A multi-instrumentalist and graduate of top institutions in France, the US, and Brazil, he previously held key roles at Roon Labs and Devialet, supporting projects across complex international markets. At Holophonix, Zaim is focused on building a robust ecosystem of partners and delivering immersive audio experiences to diverse industries.
“Holophonix was built on years of spatial audio research and artistic experimentation. Today, we offer a complete ecosystem that empowers creators to shape sound with precision, flexibility, and meaning – wherever the experience takes place,” says Yassine Zaim. “We’re especially inspired by partnerships that blur the lines between art, architecture, and emotion; whether in museums, performance halls, or wellness environments. These are the spaces where spatial audio reveals its full narrative power.”
Brand Content Creator Helen Karam leads visual storytelling and communication at Holophonix, drawing on her Master’s degree in Photography and Contemporary Art from Paris 8 University. With a strong foundation in fine art and international experience in luxury and lifestyle imagery, she oversees the brand’s photo and video production, press communication, and social media content. Her work blends artistic sensitivity with editorial clarity, crafting visuals and narratives that make the complexity of spatial audio both accessible and emotionally resonant.
Jean-François Mathais, a seasoned expert in AV systems and venue design, brings deep institutional knowledge to the team. From 2002 to 2013, he was a partner at dUCKS Scéno, where he designed world-class venues including the Jinan Opera House in China, the DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen, and the Paris Philharmonie. He then became project sponsor support for the Paris Symphony Hall. Prior to that, he created and led the AV team at the Lyon Opera, overseeing sound design, mixing, recording, intercom, and subtitles for live performances.
Together, this multidisciplinary team reflects Holophonix’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of spatial sound – not just as a technical challenge, but as an art form. With both technological innovation and artistic integration at its core, Holophonix remains committed to creating listening experiences that are as precise as they are poetic.
“I’m immensely proud of the team we’ve built — a team that keeps growing day after day, enriched by individuals whose most defining traits, in my eyes, are a visceral passion for sound, technology, and art. Above all, they are exceptional human beings — as humble as they are brilliant. I’ve always feared that growth might dilute our DNA, that we might lose our original spark. But what I witness every day reassures me: when guided by the right values, and driven by people as passionate as they are talented, growth doesn’t mean compromise — it amplifies who we truly are,” concludes Gaëtan Byk.
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