press release
Splendid Synchron Expands Executive Management Team with Rainer Ludwig and Tatjana Grimm
Cologne, May 7, 2026 – Splendid Synchron, a company of the Splendid Group, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Rainer Ludwig and Tatjana Grimm.
Rainer Ludwig, an industry expert with 45 years of experience in the dubbing industry, is joining the management team at Splendid Synchron. He played a key role in transforming FFS Film- & Fernseh-Synchron into one of Germany’s leading dubbing companies. Alongside him, Tatjana Grimm, Splendid Synchron’s long-time production manager, is also taking on a management role at the company.
In addition to focusing on sales, the co-CEOs will devote their efforts to modernizing workflows and processes.
Rainer Ludwig: “I believe in the future of Splendid Synchron as a strong, family-run company within the industry that wins over numerous customers both at home and abroad, above all through its high quality and customer-friendly service. Tatjana Grimm and I want to work together to bring this spirit to the market and attract more companies to collaborate with us.”
Tatjana Grimm: “Over the past few years, we have consistently succeeded in impressing our clients with our outstanding service, even during challenging times. I look forward to continuing to grow our business alongside Rainer Ludwig, a key figure in the German dubbing industry.”
Andreas R. Klein, CEO of the Splendid Group: “We are delighted that we were able to convince Rainer Ludwig to bring his experience to bear in supporting our teams in Cologne and Berlin and to dedicate himself to further developing our company’s existing potential. Rainer Ludwig thus continues the tradition of Splendid Synchron, which for nearly forty years has been nurturing outstanding talent in the dubbing industry and inspiring people to work together.”
Splendid Synchron GmbH, Cologne, a subsidiary of Splendid Medien AG, was founded in 1989 and is one of the leading service providers in the German dubbing industry. At its locations in Cologne and Berlin, the company adapts feature films, series, and documentaries into German. It handles content for all distribution channels: cinema, TV, streaming/media libraries, and DVD/Blu-ray. The company’s clients include a wide range of international and national producers, licensors, broadcasters, and platforms. The growing influence of AI is opening up opportunities for the company to develop its own AI solutions and drive them forward in a targeted manner. Splendid Synchron views the use of AI not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a strategic complement: a powerful tool for optimizing processes and providing targeted support for professional expertise. Splendid Synchron’s studio facilities at both locations are equipped to the latest safety standards and operate as a closely integrated network, allowing the creative talent pool from both sites to be drawn upon within a single project. For more information, visit www.splendid-synchron.com