Gerben Van Duyl studied Geography and International Business in Groningen, The Netherlands. In 1997 Gerben moved to London, where he worked for DataCash (UK) Ltd as their first sales & marketing manager. In 1998 he joined Intershop AG, the German e-commerce software company as marketing director for the UK.
Gerben Van Duyl joined DTS (Digital Theatre Systems) in 2002 as director of business development for consumer content. As such he was responsible for the strong growth of the number of DVD titles carrying the DTS sound formats in both movies and music. This role also made Gerben the designated public speaker for DTS in Europe. He’s an expert on topics such as DTS surround sound formats, DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc at industry conferences and public events such as the HiFi News Show.
In 2006 Gerben left DTS and co-founded Procella Audio Ltd together with Anders Uggelberg. Gerben is also managing director of MAREOR. The Australian distribution company for several high-end cinema products and of course Procella Audio loudspeakers. Gerben is a full voting member of the BAFTA (British Academy for Film and Television Arts). He is also a member of the BAFTA chapter since 2003. Gerben van Duyl lives in Sydney, Australia.