About Canto

Founded in 1990, Canto has lead the Digital Asset Management market since before the market had a name. Always staying ahead of what users want and what competitors offer, Canto successfully estimated the explosive growth of this market and has always provided products that are easy to use, affordable and—most importantly—well received by users and critics alike.

		Canto Locations Canto maintains offices in Berlin and San Francisco.

		Canto / Cumulus History Don't miss this historical overview of Canto and its flagship product, Cumulus. As stable as the products it sells, Canto has remained an independent company since the beginning—never bought and never sold.

		Canto Jobs No matter in the world you live, Canto just might have the perfect career opportunity for you.

		Legal Information Canto has acquired a number of trademarks and copyrights. They're listed here along with other legal requirements for this website.

Ulrich Knocke (CEO)
Uli Knocke joined Canto as Product Manager in January 2001, later assuming the position of VP of Product Development. In 2006, Knocke took the reigns of Canto as CEO. Ulrich Knocke graduated with a degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Karlsruhe, Germany, while working for Apple Computer. Prior to joining Canto, Knocke served as Product Manager for Hermstedt AG.

Hans-Dieter Schaedel (CFO)
Hans-Dieter Schaedel joined Canto as Director of Finance in January 1999, becoming the company's Chief Financial Officer one year later. Schaedel oversees Canto's financial operations, including ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial statements to our investors, controlling and management reporting. After studying Business Administration in Berlin, Schaedel worked for seven years with BDO Deutsche Warentreuhand AG, a major accounting firm, specializing in international accounting and tax law.