The new places were made available by the departure of Paul Adams (PAI Group) and Paul Hinkly (LMC Audio) from the committee. Paul Adams stepped down at the end of 2001, having served on the committee for 11 years, including four years as chairman (1995-98) and three years as vice-chairman (1999-2001). Paul Hinkly, who took the decision not to re-stand for election at the end of 2001, had served on the committee for 18 months and had been a valued member of the team during that time. At the December 2001 meeting of the committee, PLASA Chairman Mick Hannaford acknowledged the valuable contributions that both men made to the Association, and thanked them for their efforts.
Following the departure of Paul Adams, Diane Grant of DHA Lighting has been elected the new vice-chairman for 2002, thereby becoming the first female to hold the role in the Association’s history. Mick Hannaford of LightProcessor continues as PLASA chairman.